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Definition of sheepherder

sheepherder

/ˈʃiːpˌhɜːrdər/
sheep · herd · er
Plural:sheepherders
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sheepherder Lexical Profile

sheepherder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A person whose occupation is to tend, herd, and guard sheep, especially on open grazing ranges.

Example

"The solitary sheepherder spent the summer months guiding his flock across the high mountain pastures of Wyoming."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In American English, "sheepherder" typically refers to a worker who tends large flocks of sheep on the open range of the American West, whereas "shepherd" is the universal term and is favored in historical, pastoral, and religious contexts.

• Nearby Words

sheen
sheep
sheepdog
sheepherder
sheepherding
sheepish
sheepishly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sheepherder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sheepherder
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