goatherd
1 synonym for goatherd, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who herds and tends goats.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
goatherder
How to use goatherd
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a goatherd's flock
an old goatherd
work as a goatherd
a young goatherd
A plain, neutral word used to name an occupation, common in both everyday and literary writing.
Etymology
Goatherd comes from Middle English goteherd, which goes back to Old English gathierde. It is formed from goat plus herd, in the sense of a herder.
Full origin of goatherd →Frequently asked questions
What does a goatherd do?
A goatherd looks after goats, watching over them as they graze and moving them between pastures.
Where does the word goatherd come from?
It comes from Old English gathierde, formed from goat and herd, meaning a herder of goats.
Is goatherd still used today?
Yes, it is still used to describe someone whose work is herding goats, particularly in rural or traditional settings.
