Herd Definition
herd
noun
- a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
- a group of wild mammals of one species that remain together: antelope or elephants or seals or whales or zebra
- a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things; "his brilliance raised him above the ruck"; "the children resembled a fairy herd"
verb
- cause to herd, drive, or crowd together; "We herded the children into a spare classroom"
- move together, like a herd
- keep, move, or drive animals; "Who will be herding the cattle when the cowboy dies?"
"Herd" in song lyrics
See how herd is used in real songs:
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"Maybe I'm crazy but I will not just follow the herd"
Cage f/ Jello Biafra — Grand Ol' Party Crash -
"I turn into a herd"
Caltroit (Black Milk & Bishop Lamont) f/ Ras Kass, Royce Da 5'9" — Go Hard -
"It's a Stronghold writer's guild, Cannibal Ox take over your herd"
— Battle for Asgard
Words that rhyme with herd
Usage tips for "herd"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "herd" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for herd to find words that pair well.