For curious minds ages 3–12

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Sheep

/ʃiːp/

1 syllable

Sheep

noun

Meaning: A fluffy white farm animal that gives us wool.

Full meaning: A farm animal with thick woolly fur.

Phonics sounds: sh-ee-p — blend them together!

Example: “The sheep has thick wool to keep it warm.”

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Category: animals · Frequency rank: 50 (smaller = more common)