herder
noun
a person in charge of a herd, especially of cattle or sheep.
herder
1 American
[hur-der]
/ ˈhɜr dər /
noun
Herder
2
American
[her-duhr ]
/ ˈhɛr dər /
noun
Herder
1
British
/ ˈhɛrdər /
noun
herder
2
British
/ ˈhɜːdə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of herder
Vocabulary lists containing herder
African History - Introductory
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Example Sentences
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During Thursday's second semi-final, Ireland's RTE will be showing "The End of the World with Beanz", featuring 1993 Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh in Norway experiencing life as a reindeer herder.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, a former camel herder who commands the rebels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025
The cattle dog is a high-energy herder who thrives on activity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025
They are opting for a disruptive herder who, however flawed, at least claims the old, depleted grazing rules no longer apply.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025
What could the boy Rowan, the shy, timid herder of the bukshah, have to say?
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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