herdsman

[US]/'hɜːdzmən/
[UK]/'hɝdzmən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a person who manages livestock, typically working on a farm or in a pasture.

Phrases & Collocations

a nomadic herdsman

herdsman's hut

herdsman's lifestyle

Example Sentences

The young herdsman briskly mounted a horse that was inclined to act up with an unaccustomed rider.

At present, That at present, herdsman of Sanjiangyuan area are having space transmigrant, by the fact that the government planning, being on the march.

The herdsman led his cattle to graze in the pasture.

The herdsman whistled to call his sheep back to the pen.

The herdsman's dog helped him to round up the scattered livestock.

The herdsman spent his days tending to the animals in the fields.

The herdsman wore a traditional hat and carried a staff.

The herdsman knew each of his animals by name.

The herdsman's family helped with the daily chores on the farm.

The herdsman skillfully guided the cattle through the narrow mountain pass.

The herdsman's flute playing soothed the restless herd.

The herdsman's knowledge of the land helped him find the best grazing spots.

Real-world Examples

They must decide whether to kill the herdsman or let him live, and why.

Source: VOA Standard Speed April 2016 Compilation

There, for thousands of years, herdsmen tended their flocks.

Source: A Brief History of the World

Leroshi and other herdsmen carry weapons to protect their animals from thieves.

Source: VOA Special English: World

The infected herdsman was detected in the city of Bayannur.

Source: CRI Online August 2020 Collection

But these herdsmen only prayed to one god, their own special protector and leader.

Source: A Brief History of the World

There were no clanking tractors, petrol-powered bush-cutters, jangling goat bells, braying mules or cussing herdsmen.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

To earn 10,000 yuan in one summer, herdsmen have to work hard in the rainy season.

Source: A Bite of China Season 1

Zebus are a fact of life among the Antandroy and zebu herdsmen sometimes find the days long.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

2 Then she had another baby, Abel. Abel was a herdsman and Cain a farmer.

Source: Message Bible

This was settled by herdsmen and traditionally has less centralized legal control.

Source: Yale University Open Course: Introduction to Psychology

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