Synonyms of herder

herder

noun

ˈhər-dər 

as in herdsman

a tender of livestock

the nomadic reindeer herders of Siberia live in reindeer-skin tents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• herdsman
• cowboy
• shepherd
• cowherd
• sheepherder
• cowman
• shepherdess
• goatherd
• gaucho
• cowhand
• cowpuncher
• vaquero
• cowgirl
• swineherd
• drover
• cowpoke
• buckaroo
• ranchero
• wrangler

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of herder

The huts, which are available for rent, provide shelter to backcountry skiers, hikers, sheep herders and others exploring the state’s alpine wilderness. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026

Reflecting its location in Fort Worth’s Historic Stockyards, the charming hotel features odes to the original Texas drovers (animal herders) with longhorn skulls, rustic wood and leather accents and plenty of turquoise. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

After their return to the Negev Lot and Abraham both have large flocks of livestock, but their herders begin to quarrel. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026

Waves of terrorist attacks, clashes between farmers and herders, as well as kidnappings for ransom have bedeviled Nigerian citizens in recent years, stifling economic growth and productivity in many parts of the country. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 26 June 2026