word
Shepherd
SHEH-purd
/ˈʃɛpɜːrd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
shepherd
Dictionary meaning
A herder of sheep, often on an open range.
Examples
- The shepherd directed their sheep across the field.
Synonyms: sheepherder
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