sheephouse

/ˈʃiːphaʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A building or enclosure used for housing and breeding sheep.

“The farmer’s sheephouse was where he kept his prize-winning flock safe from predators.”

2. noun

A house or building used as a home by a person who takes care of sheep.

“The shepherd lived in a small sheephouse on the outskirts of the village.”

Synonyms

  • barn
  • sheep shed
  • sheepfold

Antonyms

  • cattle pen
  • goat enclosure