noun

shepherdess

Shepherdess (noun) means a woman who tends sheep. Example: “In the old painting, a shepherdess watches over her flock on a hillside.”

noun

A woman who tends sheep.

"In the old painting, a shepherdess watches over her flock on a hillside."

A large, deep, cushioned armchair.

"She curled up with a book in the shepherdess by the fire."

How to use shepherdess

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA female shepherd, or (less commonly today) a type of large cushioned armchair.

shepherdesses plural

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In the old painting, a _____ watches over her flock on a hillside.

From Middle English scheperdesse, formed from shepherd plus the feminine suffix -ess.

Origin: Middle English

What does “shepherdess” mean?

The word “shepherdess” means a woman who tends sheep. In plain terms, a female shepherd, or (less commonly today) a type of large cushioned armchair.

How do you use “shepherdess” in a sentence?

Here is “shepherdess” used in a sentence: “In the old painting, a shepherdess watches over her flock on a hillside.”

What part of speech is “shepherdess”?

“Shepherdess” is a noun.

Where does the word “shepherdess” come from?

The word “shepherdess” comes from Middle English. From Middle English scheperdesse, formed from shepherd plus the feminine suffix -ess.

How many meanings does “shepherdess” have?

“Shepherdess” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a woman who tends sheep.