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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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Town of Yorktown Supporters said the killing of the 12-year-old shepherd-husky mix struck a chord in their community.

— Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Ace, a 7-year-old German shepherd who has served with the Polk County Sheriff's Office since March 2020, was wounded as deputies attempted to arrest 27-year-old Angel Bowers.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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That didn't stop Arrowsmith from agreeing to the deal, who is at risk of selling his goats and laying off his herders.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Grazing companies said the change could push annual wages for a goat herder to about $240,000, compared with roughly $60,000 under the previous structure.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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