Does the Word Bellwether Mean?

A bellwether is a leader or an indicator of trends. The term derives from the Middle English bellewether and refers to the practice of placing a bell around the neck of a castrated ram (a wether) leading a flock of sheep.

How do you use the word bellwether?

Bellwether in a Sentence ?
  1. At his brokerage firm, Ted is known as the bellwether because he always knows which stocks will become profitable.
  2. The critic's movie picks win many awards, and as such, are seen as a bellwether for the Academy Awards' “Best Picture” nominations.

What is a bellwether friend?

: one that takes the lead or initiative : leader also : an indicator of trends.

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