Synonyms for

Cows

Verb / kaʊz / Another word for cows — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cows are large domesticated mammals raised for their meat, milk, or hides.

Synonyms & similar words

moocow overawe bostaurus cow oxen kine cattle bovines heifers calves steers oxen bulls cattle moo-cows yaks buffaloes bison gaur kine longhorns mammoth musk-oxen reindeer wapiti water-buffalo zebu

Synonyms by register

Formal

bovines cattle

Informal

herd animals livestock

Literary

kine neats

Antonyms

bulls calves steers oxen

Common collocations

  • dairy cows
  • beef cows
  • mother cows
  • herd of cows
  • fattened cows
  • milking cows
  • wild cows

Word family

noun cow
verb cow
adjective cowlike

Usage note

While 'cows' can refer to female cattle specifically, it is also often used as a general term for cattle, especially in informal contexts. The plural form 'kine' is archaic.

Example sentences

  1. The cows are mooing.
  2. Shepherd was looking after the cows.
  3. Cows are herbivores.
  4. The cows are in the field.
  5. Farms are known for their cows.

Quotes

  • A cow is a very good animal in the field; but we turn her out of a garden.
  • A cow can feel the grass grow and the earth turn.
  • I had rather be an oyster than a cow.

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