sheep
/ˈʃiːp/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sheeps
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A woolly ruminant of the genus Ovis.
Noun
Examples
There is much sad evidence, too, of the spoliation and dereliction of vanished industry: tips, slag-heaps and derelict colliery-screens among which the ubiquitous, nomad mountain sheep graze unconcernedly.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A member of the domestic species Ovis aries, the most well-known species of Ovis.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sheep” mean?
A woolly ruminant of the genus Ovis.
Is “sheep” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.