What does SHEEP mean?

Sheep

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A domesticated ruminant mammal with a thick woolly coat and typically kept for wool or meat.

Pronunciation: US: /ʃip/; UK: /ʃiːp/

Origin and Usage: The word "sheep" originated from Old English "sceap" which was used to refer to a single animal. The plural form was "sceapu". The word has been in use since the 9th century. Sheep are mainly kept for their wool, meat, and milk. They are also used for grazing and conservation purposes.

Synonyms: Lamb, Ewe, Ram, Wether, Flock

Related Words: Flock, Bleat, Grazing, Herds, Wooly

Example Sentences:

• Sheep are herbivores and eat mainly grass.
• The farmer shears the sheep every spring to collect the wool.
• The sheepdog helps the farmer to round up the flock.
• The lamb was born last night and is very cute.
• The wool from sheep is used to make warm clothing.