heifer

noun

heif·​er ˈhe-fər 

: a young cow

especially : one that has not had a calf

Examples of heifer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gus Mundt, a fourth-generation Montana rancher and dad to a 3-year-old girl, braced at the thought of selling his heifers at lower prices. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

In addition, breeding a heifer keeps her out of the food supply, tightening it further as the herd is rebuilt. — John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

When they got married, a family friend gave them a White Park heifer as a wedding present. — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 29 May 2026

Guided by generations of instinct, even a heifer, a first-time mother, almost always knows exactly what to do. — Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English hayfare, from Old English hēahfore

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heifer

• cipher
• cypher
• fifer
• pfeiffer
• decipher

Kids Definition

heifer

noun

heif·​er ˈhef-ər 

: a young cow

especially : one that has not had a calf