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shepherd

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈʃepɚd/ · UK /ˈʃepəd/

Forms: shepherds

shepherd means: A person whose job is to look after sheep and lead them to places where they can eat.

noun

SHEEP KEEPERB1

A person whose job is to look after sheep and lead them to places where they can eat.

  • The shepherd looks after the sheep.
  • A shepherd led his flock across the field.
  • Two shepherds brought their dogs to the hillside.

Similar words: sheep herder

Common phrases: young shepherd, shepherd and flock, shepherd with sheep

Questions about shepherd

What does shepherd mean?

A person whose job is to look after sheep and lead them to places where they can eat.

What is shepherd in other languages?

Türkçe: çoban · Español: pastor · Français: berger · Deutsch: Schäfer · Italiano: pastore · 日本語: 羊飼い

How do you pronounce shepherd?

In American English /ˈʃepɚd/; in British English /ˈʃepəd/.

How do you use shepherd in a sentence?

The shepherd looks after the sheep. A shepherd led his flock across the field.

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