herder

/ˈhɜrdər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who herds animals, especially sheep or cattle.

“The rancher hired a herder to take care of the cattle during the summer months.”

2. verb

to herd or drive (animals, especially sheep or cattle) together.

“The farmer herded the cows from the fields to the barn at sunset.”

Synonyms

  • cowherd
  • drover
  • herdsman

Antonyms

  • abandoner