# herders

/ˈhɝdɝz/ (US) · /hˈɜːdəz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/herders
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

people who look after farm animals like sheep, cows, or goats and move them to fresh grass or water.

For teachers: people who tend, drive, and guard livestock such as sheep, cattle, or goats, typically moving them between pastures for food and water.

## Examples

- The herders move their sheep to fresh grass.
- The herders wake early to guide the cattle across the valley before the midday heat arrives.
- Across generations, the herders have learned to read weather, grass, and animal behaviour to decide when to move the flock.

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