1. a person who drives cattle, sheep, or other livestock over long distances to market or to new pasture

Examples

• The drover guided the herd of cattle across the plains for weeks.
• In the 19th century, drovers were essential to moving livestock to distant markets.
• The experienced drover knew how to manage hundreds of sheep on the trail.
• Drovers often worked in teams to keep the animals moving safely.
• The old drover shared stories of his years herding cattle through rough terrain.
• Modern drovers use trucks instead of walking alongside their herds.