Drover

Pronunciation: /ˈdroʊvər/

Definitions of drover

noun A person who drives a vehicle

Example Sentences

A1 The drover led the cattle to the grazing field.

A2 The drover whistled to his sheepdog to gather the scattered sheep.

B1 The drover's job requires patience and skill in handling livestock.

B2 The drover navigated the herd through the narrow mountain pass with ease.

C1 The experienced drover knew how to manage a large herd in challenging terrain.

C2 The drover's expertise in animal husbandry made him a sought-after leader in the industry.

Examples of drover in a Sentence

formal The drover skillfully guided the cattle along the dusty trail.

informal The drover led the cows down the road like a boss.

slang The drover was totally owning the cattle drive.

figurative The drover of emotions guided her through the ups and downs of life.

Grammatical Forms of drover

• past tense: drove
• plural: drovers
• comparative: more drover
• superlative: most drover
• present tense: drive
• future tense: will drive
• perfect tense: have driven
• continuous tense: is driving
• singular: drover
• positive degree: drover
• infinitive: to drive
• gerund: driving
• participle: driven

Origin and Evolution of drover

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'drover' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'drefan' meaning 'to drive or impel'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'drover' evolved to specifically refer to someone who drives or herds livestock, especially cattle, from one place to another.