English · Word Candidate

herd

/hɜːd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: herds · herding · herded

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper.

Noun

a herd of cattle

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company.

Noun

Zakouma is the last place on Earth where you can see more than a thousand elephants on the move in a single, compact herd.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To unite or associate in a herd; to feed or run together, or in company.

Verb

Sheep herd on many hills.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To unite or associate in a herd

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “herd” mean?

A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper.

Is “herd” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.