noun

stockman

Stockman (noun) means a person, especially in Australia or the western US, who works with and manages livestock. Example: “The stockman spent weeks mustering cattle across the outback.”

noun

A person, especially in Australia or the western US, who works with and manages livestock.

"The stockman spent weeks mustering cattle across the outback."

How to use stockman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is looking after cattle, sheep, or other livestock.

Common pairings

an outback stockman a station stockman

Word forms

stockmen plural

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Etymology

A compound of "stock" (livestock) and "man."

Synonyms

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stock raiser stock farmer

Rhymes for stockman

Brockman

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stockman” mean?

The word “stockman” means a person, especially in Australia or the western US, who works with and manages livestock. In plain terms, someone whose job is looking after cattle, sheep, or other livestock.

How do you use “stockman” in a sentence?

Here is “stockman” used in a sentence: “The stockman spent weeks mustering cattle across the outback.”

What part of speech is “stockman”?

“Stockman” is a noun.

What is the meaning of stockman?

"stockman" (noun) means a person, especially in Australia or the western US, who works with and manages livestock.