Herder

Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrdər/

Definitions of herder

noun a person who herds, especially a person who looks after a herd of cattle, sheep, or other grazing animals

Example Sentences

A1 The herder led his sheep to graze in the fields.

A2 The herder whistled to gather the cattle for milking.

B1 The herder's job requires a deep understanding of animal behavior.

B2 The herder skillfully guided the flock through the rugged terrain.

C1 The herder's expertise in managing livestock is unmatched in the region.

C2 The herder's knowledge of traditional grazing practices has been passed down for generations.

Examples of herder in a Sentence

formal The herder guided the sheep to the grazing fields.

informal The herder rounded up the cows before sunset.

slang The herder wrangled the goats into the pen.

figurative She was the herder of ideas, guiding them towards successful implementation.

Grammatical Forms of herder

• past tense: herded
• plural: herders
• comparative: more herder
• superlative: most herder
• present tense: herds
• future tense: will herd
• perfect tense: have herded
• continuous tense: is herding
• singular: herder
• positive degree: herder
• infinitive: to herd
• gerund: herding
• participle: herding

Origin and Evolution of herder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'herder' originated from the Middle English term 'herdere', which was derived from the Old English word 'heordere' meaning a person who tends to a herd of animals.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'herder' has come to specifically refer to a person who looks after and manages a herd of livestock, such as sheep or cattle. The term has evolved to encompass a broader range of herding practices and responsibilities.