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doe

Pronunciation: [doʊ]

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Learn how to use doe in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “animals”

(noun) a female deer. This is the word we use when we're talking about a girl deer in a group of deer, just like how we might say 'buck' for a boy deer.

Example

The doe grazed quietly in the meadow, enjoying the green grass.

Example

The hunter did not see a doe in the forest; all he saw were the male deer.

Example

Have you ever spotted a doe in the wild?

Context: “slang”

(noun) a casual term used to refer to a girl or woman, often in a friendly way. Sometimes people use it in songs or shows when talking about someone they think is sweet or nice.

Example

She is such a lovely doe; everyone loves her kindness.

Example

He didn’t really see her as a doe; he thought she was more of a tough girl.

Example

Is she the doe you were talking about in your stories?

How to pronounce doe

Pronunciation: [doʊ]

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