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herdsman

noun

ˈhərdz-mən

Definition of herdsman

as in shepherd

a tender of livestock a lone herdsman stood with his sheep and his dog on the hillside

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Recent Examples of herdsman More traditionally, Boötes is a herdsman or a plowman. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 8 May 2026 Then, this afternoon, either Archie or Simon, the farm’s senior herdsman, will bring the cows back for the second milking. — Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026 Each spring, lab herdsman Cleo Garcia expects around 20 calves. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 Continue reading … FAITH UNDER SIEGE – Christians targeted in systematic kidnapping campaign in Nigeria by jihadi herdsmen. — FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for herdsman

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The delightful and deceptively deep family mystery comedy stars Hugh Jackman as an English shepherd who is found dead.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026
The shepherd observed as Underwood boiled and stirred and filtered his brew.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

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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, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026

Definition of herder

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Flanking the stage were two large neon signs of a cowboy and cowgirl, waving back and forth as if inviting a traveler to come visit for a night.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Each steak, regardless of the cut, looks like it’s been plucked from the set of a Taylor Sheridan cowboy series, with perfect, even bistre crusts and ruby centers.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

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