Definition

1. Noun:
   • A young cow, specifically a female that has not yet given birth to a calf.

Usage

• The word "heifer" is used specifically in farming and animal husbandry to refer to a young female bovine from the time she is weaned until she has her first calf. After having a calf, she is typically called a cow.
• It is a countable noun.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• In some regional or informal contexts, "heifer" can be used as a mildly derogatory term for a woman, implying she is large or clumsy. This usage is considered offensive and should be avoided in formal or polite conversation.
  • Example (to be avoided): He rudely referred to her as a heifer.

Variants and Related Words

• Cow (n): The adult female of cattle, especially after she has had a calf.
• Calf (n): A young bovine animal, either male or female.
• Steer (n): A castrated male bovine raised for beef.
• Bull (n): An uncastrated adult male bovine.

Synonyms

• Young cow
• Female calf (though "calf" is less specific regarding gender and age)

Antonyms

• Bull (male counterpart)
• Cow (mature female counterpart)
• Steer (castrated male)

Noun

1. young cow