drover

noun

Definition of drovernext
as in herdsman

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Recent Examples of drover If Bowers, who grew up in the Boston area, could pass as a grad student on a hike, then Hallett’s leather drover’s hat hints at his experience as a lumberjack. — Robert Sullivan, Curbed, 9 June 2025 Steve Raines as Jim Quince Steve Raines took on the role of Jim Quince, a seasoned drover known for his quiet toughness. — Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025 The feature followed an English aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) who inherits a cattle range run by a cattle drover (Hugh Jackman). — Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024 As the sun sets, the drovers go over their final tasks for the day such as feeding and watering the livestock. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2024 Historians estimate Black drovers, trainers, breeders, and herders—who were collectively referred to as cowboys—made up as much as a quarter of working ranch hands during the heyday of open-range ranching in the second half of the 19th century. — TIME, 12 Apr. 2024 Lancashire heelers are drovers, meaning they have been used to herd cattle and other livestock. — Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2024 The trio experiences four life-altering years, a love affair between Sarah and the drover and the unavoidable impact of World War II on northern Australia. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drover
  1. herdsman
  2. herder
  3. stockman
  4. cattleman
  5. cowherd
  6. rancher
Noun
  • Arcturus is the brightest star in the constellation Bootes the Herdsman, which resembles a giant kite more than a herdsman.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026
  • The alphorn is a long wooden instrument traditionally used by herdsmen in the Alps.
    — Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Definition of herdsman
Noun
  • Waves of terrorist attacks, clashes between farmers and herders, as well as kidnappings for ransom have bedeviled Nigerian citizens in recent years, stifling economic growth and productivity in many parts of the country.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 26 June 2026
  • Parts of what was once open fine alpine grassland, which Tibetans call pangtang where herders moved freely and gazed across the boundless horizon, are now covered by dense rows of solar panels.
    — Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Definition of herder
Noun
  • For stockmen and women, there’s nothing more rewarding than a 283-day pregnancy that results in a contented cow and a healthy calf.
    — Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • The stockman rolls on narrow 21/18-inch spoked enduro wheels.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of stockman
Noun
  • The establishment celebrates its nearly 70 years of Vegas connections, from Mafia chieftains (The Mob Room dining space) to Elvis to the Rat Pack to gamblers and cattlemen.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
  • Kirk Wilbur, vice president of government affairs cattlemen’s association, said the organization is concerned about that division of funding — especially if funding is reduced.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of cattleman
Noun
  • It’s attributed to a cowherd named Caedmon, who is thought to have composed the poem in a burst of inspiration following a religious dream.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
  • The sculpture depicts Krishna, the protector, raising a mountain with his left arm to shield cowherds from the wrathful storm unleashed by Indra—a pivotal motif in Khmer art.
    — Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of cowherd
Noun
  • Lind and Little posed for this behind-the-scenes photo with Berto Colon, who plays Oreana's bodyguard, and Ray McKinnon, who stars as rancher and social misfit Dwight White.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • After losing their cattle to disease, the two joined fellow rancher Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening), initially a major adversary, and her 10 Petal Ranch.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of rancher

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“Drover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drover. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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