What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lamb
Example
The farmer showed us the newborn lamb. [lamb: noun]
Example
I cooked a delicious lamb roast for dinner. [lamb: adjective]
Example
She has the sweetest lamb-like personality. [lamb: adjective]
sheep
Example
The sheep were grazing in the field. [sheep: noun]
Example
This sweater is made of soft sheep's wool. [sheep's: possessive]
Example
He's just a sheep, always following the crowd. [sheep: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sheep is more commonly used than lamb in everyday language. Sheep is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while lamb is less common and mainly used in cooking and food-related contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lamb and sheep?
Both lamb and sheep are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
