Hereford

American  

[hur-ferd, her-uh-, her-uh-ferd, hur-ferd] / ˈhɜr fərd, ˈhɛr ə-, ˈhɛr ə fərd, ˈhɜr fərd /

noun

1. one of an English breed of red beef cattle having a white face and white body markings.

2. one of an American breed of red hogs having white markings.

3. a city in Hereford and Worcester, in western England: known for its cathedral.

4. a town in northern Texas.

5. Herefordshire.

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Hereford British  

/ ˈhɛrɪfəd /

noun

1. a city in W England, in Herefordshire on the River Wye: trading centre for agricultural produce; cathedral (begun 1079). Pop: 56 373 (2001)

2. a hardy breed of beef cattle characterized by a red body, red and white head, and white markings

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Example Sentences

A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Scouts said: "We continue to co-operate fully with the ongoing police investigation."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

While they initially didn't take it seriously, just three weeks later, they had bought a mobile home and were packing their bags ready to leave their Hereford homes for a new life in Wales.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Two women, a 28-year-old from Hereford and 24-year-old from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Colin Addison: Played for Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United, and he was Hereford United's manager on their famous 1971-72 FA Cup run in which they upset Newcastle.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

“See, I’m not going to make the mistake other guys made, buying those Hereford, white-face cattle. If it’s going to be a drought these next few years, then we need some special breed of cattle.”

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko