drover

/ˈdroʊvər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who drives or herds animals, especially cattle, over long distances.

“The drover had been on the trail for weeks, tending to the livestock.”

2. noun

a person who drives a vehicle, especially a horse-drawn carriage, over a public road, especially at night or in bad weather.

“The drover carefully guided the horses through the foggy night.”

Synonyms

  • cowboy
  • driver
  • herder

Antonyms

  • passenger