Sheepfold

/ˈʃiːpfəʊld/
noun

A place or enclosure where sheep are kept.

The shepherd guided his herd into the sheepfold for the night.
Visual representation of "sheepfold" - A place or enclosure where sheep are kept

Often appears as...

  • enter the sheepfold
  • build a sheepfold
noun

A group or organization, especially a church, considered as a protective or guiding enclosure for its members.

The bishop welcomed his congregation, calling them his beloved sheepfold.
Visual representation of "sheepfold" - A group or organization, especially a church, considered as a protective or guiding enclosure for its members

Often appears as...

  • join the sheepfold
  • belong to the sheepfold

Usage tips

Formal, Approving

Academic

noun

A place or enclosure where sheep are kept.

The shepherd guided his herd into the sheepfold for the night.
Visual representation of "sheepfold" - A place or enclosure where sheep are kept

Often appears as...

  • enter the sheepfold
  • build a sheepfold
noun

A group or organization, especially a church, considered as a protective or guiding enclosure for its members.

The bishop welcomed his congregation, calling them his beloved sheepfold.
Visual representation of "sheepfold" - A group or organization, especially a church, considered as a protective or guiding enclosure for its members

Often appears as...

  • join the sheepfold
  • belong to the sheepfold

Usage tips

Formal, Approving

Academic

Definition 1 of 2
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Physical Structure

The term refers to a real physical space designed for sheep.

Illustration for Physical Structure
The farmer spent his weekend repairing the old sheepfold.
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Shepherd's Role

Sheepfold is associated with the shepherd's job to protect sheep.

Illustration for Shepherd's Role
Once all the sheep are in the sheepfold, the shepherd can rest.
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Safety Connotation

Sheepfold implies safety, as the sheep are protected from dangers outside.

Illustration for Safety Connotation
After a scare with a wolf, the sheep were quickly ushered into the safety of the sheepfold.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Structure

The term refers to a real physical space designed for sheep.

Illustration for Physical Structure
The farmer spent his weekend repairing the old sheepfold.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Shepherd's Role

Sheepfold is associated with the shepherd's job to protect sheep.

Illustration for Shepherd's Role
Once all the sheep are in the sheepfold, the shepherd can rest.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Safety Connotation

Sheepfold implies safety, as the sheep are protected from dangers outside.

Illustration for Safety Connotation
After a scare with a wolf, the sheep were quickly ushered into the safety of the sheepfold.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Structure

The term refers to a real physical space designed for sheep.

Illustration for Physical Structure
The farmer spent his weekend repairing the old sheepfold.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Shepherd's Role

Sheepfold is associated with the shepherd's job to protect sheep.

Illustration for Shepherd's Role
Once all the sheep are in the sheepfold, the shepherd can rest.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Safety Connotation

Sheepfold implies safety, as the sheep are protected from dangers outside.

Illustration for Safety Connotation
After a scare with a wolf, the sheep were quickly ushered into the safety of the sheepfold.
Visual representation of the word "Sheepfold"

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