lamb
Pronunciation: [læm]
Word
Context: "animals"
(noun) a young sheep. Lambs are the baby sheep that are born in the spring, and they are usually very cute and fluffy.
Example
The little lamb was jumping around in the field, playing with its friends.
Example
The farmer mentioned that there are no lambs on the farm right now since it's winter.
Example
Have you ever seen a baby lamb before?
Context: "food"
(noun) the meat from a lamb used for cooking. People often eat lamb during special occasions because it is tender and flavorful.
Example
We had roasted lamb for dinner on Easter Sunday, and it was delicious.
Example
I did not like the lamb dish at the restaurant; it was too salty for my taste.
Example
Do you prefer lamb or chicken for your barbecue?
Context: "animals"
(verb) to give birth to a lamb. When a mother sheep has her baby, we say she lambs.
Example
The ewe lambed in the early morning, and soon we had a new baby lamb on the farm.
Example
The farmer was worried because the sheep did not lamb this season.
Example
When do you think the sheep will lamb again?
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