Shepherdess
noun
A woman who takes care of sheep.
She works as a shepherdess on her family's farm.
Often appears as...
- female shepherdess
- young shepherdess
noun
A specific breed of female dog that is employed to guard sheep.
The shepherdess dog efficiently protected the sheep from any predators.
Often appears as...
- german shepherdess
- belgian shepherdess
noun
A figurative representation of a woman who cares for others.
She acted like a shepherdess to the troubled children, showing great compassion and understanding.
Often appears as...
- spiritual shepherdess
- motherly shepherdess
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A woman who takes care of sheep.
She works as a shepherdess on her family's farm.
Often appears as...
- female shepherdess
- young shepherdess
noun
A specific breed of female dog that is employed to guard sheep.
The shepherdess dog efficiently protected the sheep from any predators.
Often appears as...
- german shepherdess
- belgian shepherdess
noun
A figurative representation of a woman who cares for others.
She acted like a shepherdess to the troubled children, showing great compassion and understanding.
Often appears as...
- spiritual shepherdess
- motherly shepherdess
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Usually refers to a female shepherd; 'shepherd' can be used for any gender.
Her grandmother was a celebrated shepherdess in their village.
Pro Tip 2/3Pastoral Imagery
Evokes rustic and rural life; often romanticized in stories and poems.
In the poem, the shepherdess symbolizes harmony with nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Can be used metaphorically to describe someone nurturing and caring.
In the community, she is known as the shepherdess, guiding the youth.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Usually refers to a female shepherd; 'shepherd' can be used for any gender.
Her grandmother was a celebrated shepherdess in their village.
Pro Tip 2/3Pastoral Imagery
Evokes rustic and rural life; often romanticized in stories and poems.
In the poem, the shepherdess symbolizes harmony with nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Can be used metaphorically to describe someone nurturing and caring.
In the community, she is known as the shepherdess, guiding the youth.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Usually refers to a female shepherd; 'shepherd' can be used for any gender.
Her grandmother was a celebrated shepherdess in their village.
Pro Tip 2/3Pastoral Imagery
Evokes rustic and rural life; often romanticized in stories and poems.
In the poem, the shepherdess symbolizes harmony with nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Can be used metaphorically to describe someone nurturing and caring.
In the community, she is known as the shepherdess, guiding the youth.
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Video examples
Béatrice Coron: Stories...
and I wanted to be an artist. But I was also a rebel. And I left everything and went for a long series of odd jobs. So among them, I have been a shepherdess,
Video examples
Béatrice Coron: Stories...
and I wanted to be an artist. But I was also a rebel. And I left everything and went for a long series of odd jobs. So among them, I have been a shepherdess,
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
I dream of a church that is a mother and shepherdess.
Quote examples
Vera Farmiga
American Actress
I think maybe I was a shepherdess in a past life.
Quote examples
Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
I dream of a church that is a mother and shepherdess.
Quote examples
Vera Farmiga
American Actress
I think maybe I was a shepherdess in a past life.
Example 1 of 2
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