plural sheep
often attributive
1
: any of various hollow-horned typically gregarious ruminant mammals (genus Ovis) related to the goats but stockier and lacking a beard in the male
specifically
: one (O. aries) long domesticated especially for its flesh and wool
2
a
: a timid defenseless creature
b
: a timid docile person
especially
: one easily influenced or led
3
: leather prepared from the skins of sheep : sheepskin
Examples of sheep in a Sentence
he came to see that the members of the cult were sheep who naively went along with whatever their leader dictated
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Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2026
Your fans are voting for who their rock star likes, and that’s like being a bunch of sheep.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Bighorn sheep, elk, moose, bears, mule deer, pronghorn, and bison thrive in the park.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
At least one sheep was hit, according to the report.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
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“Sheep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheep. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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sheep
noun
plural sheep
1
: any of various cud-chewing mammals that are stockier than the related goats and lack a beard in the male
especially
: one raised for its wool, skin, or flesh
2
: a weak helpless person who is easily led
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