sheepfolds

Definition of sheepfoldsnext
plural of sheepfold
See the Dictionary Definition 

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheepfolds
folds
Noun
  • Standing on a circular base, her long peplos falls in both deep and shallow folds; it was meticulously sculpted by a single artist, rather than a workshop, to appear lifelike with natural depth and contour.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Search in bends and folds of skin in areas such as the scalp, in and around the ears, under arms and behind knees, inside the belly button, around the waistline, and between fingers and toes.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sheepfolds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheepfolds. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on sheepfolds

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster