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!
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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
Phrases with lamb
someone who goes innocently and unsuspectingly into a dangerous or life-threatening situation
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He was like a lamb to the slaughter when he walked into the meeting with no preparation.
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The ewes are in lamb and will give birth in the spring.
cause someone to go innocently and unsuspectingly into a dangerous or life-threatening situation
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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'
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.
