herdsman

noun

ˈhərdz-mən How to pronounce herdsman (audio)
Definition of herdsmannext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herdsman
  1. shepherd
  2. herder
  3. cowboy
Noun
  • Another showed Lee on the floor of a gym in chocolate-chip camouflage pants, doing a situp while a German shepherd holds down his feet.
    — Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • So has his dog, a German shepherd and very good boy named Odin.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of shepherd
Noun
  • The mob zigzagged a few more times, with the herders in pursuit.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The labor law, which had expired July 1, would have required companies to significantly increase goat herder pay, which businesses and their advocates in the agriculture industry warned could lead to companies shutting down or pivoting to sheep.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of herder
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  • In some far-right, conspiracy-rich circles, Bianco’s cowboy-saving-the-day routine was viewed as heroic.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Delafonte is Playboy Ray, a cocky, obnoxious, and supremely talented all-around cowboy.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of cowboy

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