doe

1 of 2

noun

ˈdō 

plural does or doe

: the adult female of various mammals (such as a deer, rabbit, or kangaroo) of which the male is called buck

DOE

2 of 2

abbreviation

1

Department of Energy

2

depends on experience

Examples of doe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Hellmann’s is hoping a healthy does of silliness will help its Super Bowl recipe. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026

The gingham colorways—chambray, doe, and pistachio—are also a nice reminder that spring is just around the corner. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026

Obnoxious is as obnoxious does, and so goes the life of wealthy 09er Dick Casablancas, played by Ryan Hansen. —Sezin Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026

For his moment in the spotlight, Winkler entered the tunnel surrounded by members of the show's staff on both sides (as one does), smiled big and kicked his leg in the air before breaking it down. —Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English do, from Old English dā; akin to German dialect tē doe

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing doe

• doe-eyed

Rhymes for doe

• beau
• beaux
• blow
• boe
• bro
• coe
• crow
• doh
• dough
• eau
• eaux
• faux

Kids Definition

doe

noun

ˈdō 

plural does or doe

: the female especially of an adult mammal (as a deer, an antelope, or a rabbit) of which the male is called buck

Medical Definition

DOE

abbreviation

dyspnea on exertion

Legal Definition

DOE

abbreviation

Department of Energy