Sheepfold (noun)

1. An enclosure for sheep, especially one surrounded by walls or fences.
2. A pen or enclosed area for sheep, typically with walls or fences.

Origin:

Old english sceapfald, from sceap (sheep) + fald (fold). the sense has been influenced by fold.

Examples:

1. The sheep were herded into the sheepfold for the night.
2. The sheepfold was a large area surrounded by a high fence to keep the sheep safe.
3. The farmer built a sheepfold to protect his sheep from predators.
4. The sheepfold was filled with the sounds of bleating sheep and the smell of wool.
5. The sheep were used to the routine of being herded into the sheepfold every night.