a farm animal with thick wool on its body, kept for its wool, meat, and milk
The farmer counted his sheep before closing the gate for the night.
A little girl fed the sheep fresh grass at the petting zoo.
✦ Old English scēap, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schaap and German Schaf.
a person who blindly follows others without independent thought
He followed every new fashion trend like a sheep, never daring to stand out.
Don't be a sheep—think for yourself before you share that rumor.
