lamb

[lam]

lamb Definition

  • 1a young sheep, especially one that is less than a year old or without permanent teeth
  • 2the flesh of a young sheep, used as food

Using lamb: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lamb" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The farmer brought his lambs to the market.

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    I had roast lamb for dinner last night.

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    The wool from the lamb was soft and fluffy.

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    The lamb was so cute, I couldn't bear to eat it.

lamb Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lamb

Phrases with lamb

  • lamb to the slaughter

    someone who goes innocently and unsuspectingly into a dangerous or life-threatening situation

    Example

    He was like a lamb to the slaughter when he walked into the meeting with no preparation.

  • pregnant, said of a ewe

    Example

    The ewes are in lamb and will give birth in the spring.

  • lead (or lead someone) like a lamb to the slaughter

    cause someone to go innocently and unsuspectingly into a dangerous or life-threatening situation

    Example

    The con artist led his victims like lambs to the slaughter, taking their money without them realizing it.

Origins of lamb

Old English 'lamb', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'lam' and German 'Lamm'

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Summary: lamb in Brief

A 'lamb' [lam] is a young sheep, usually less than a year old or without permanent teeth. It is also the flesh of a young sheep, used as food. The term extends into phrases like 'lamb to the slaughter,' meaning someone who goes innocently into danger, and 'in lamb,' referring to a pregnant ewe.

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