doe

1 of 2

noun

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

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Noun
Binoculars mean the difference between seeing a little gray bird and identifying a titmouse, cheering a home run and seeing the epic catch, or realizing that the 10-point buck is actually a doe standing in front of dead branches. Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 June 2025 His brain sees pictures on the pitch that nobody else’s does and his ability to orchestrate is what elevates Miami above being an average MLS team, as shown in the clip below, where his footwork and vision opened up the left flank to attack. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 16 June 2025 Rather than a super stark white (which may seem unnaturally light on your waterline), the creamy shade is more understated, giving the appearance of large doe eyes. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 Wallerstein tagged the doe to indicate she had been tranquilized and administered a reversal drug before setting her free. Graeme Taskerud, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doe

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of doe was before the 12th century

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“Doe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doe. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

doe

noun
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

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