lamb

noun

\ˈlam

Definition of lamb

(Entry 1 of 5)

1a : a young sheep especially : one that is less than one year old or without permanent teeth

b : the young of various animals (such as the smaller antelopes) other than sheep

2a : a gentle or weak person

b : dear, pet

c : a person easily cheated or deceived especially in trading securities

3a : the flesh of a lamb used as food

b : lambskin

lamb

verb

lambed; lambing; lambs

Definition of lamb (Entry 2 of 5)

intransitive verb

: to bring forth a lamb

transitive verb

1 : to bring forth (a lamb)

2 : to tend (ewes) at lambing time

Lamb

biographical name (1)

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Definition of Lamb (Entry 3 of 5)

Charles 1775–1834 pseudonym Elia \ˈe-lē-ə, commonly ˈē-\ English essayist and critic

Lamb

biographical name (2)

Definition of Lamb (Entry 4 of 5)

William 1779–1848 2nd Viscount Melbourne English statesman

Lamb

biographical name (3)

Definition of Lamb (Entry 5 of 5)

Willis Eugene 1913–2008 American physicist

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Noun

lamb 3a: A wholesale cuts: 1 leg, 2 loin, 3 rack, 4 breast, 5 shank, 6 shoulder; B retail cuts: a leg, b sirloin chops and roast, c loin chops, rolled loin roast, d patties and chopped roast, e rib chops, crown roast, f riblets, stew, and stuffed or rolled breast, g shoulder roast, shoulder chops, h neck slices, i shanks, j blade chops, k arm chops

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Other Words from lamb

Noun

lamblike \ˈlam-ˌlīk

\ adjective

lamby \ˈla-mē

\ adjective

Verb

lamber \ˈla-mər

\ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for lamb

Synonyms: Noun

angel, dove, innocent, sheep

Antonyms: Noun

wolf

Examples of lamb in a Sentence

Noun

She's as gentle as a lamb. the new guys at football camp were lambs who hardly knew what awaited them

Verb

The ewes will lamb soon.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

And Ireland has much more to offer: Irish beef, lamb and dairy products are among the EU’s best. — Rick Steves' Europe, The Seattle Times, "In Ireland, a growing menu of culinary delights," 21 Aug. 2018 The burger is made with seasoned ground beef and lamb mixed with feta cheese, garlic, onion and mint, topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, fiery feta and garlic aioli, and served with a side of Mezé fries or Greek salad. — Carolina Gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Skip the tie: 45 Father's Day dining specials in San Diego County," 9 June 2018 In restaurants a sandwich or burger is typically $12 to $15, and a meal with chicken or lamb plus potatoes and a salad can be up to $40, according to Priceoftravel.com. — Gordon Dickson, star-telegram, "You can fly DFW to Europe for $99, but don't let these low-fare rules ruin the trip | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 16 May 2018 Try a pinch in chili or bolognese, in anything with beef or lamb, or even in cold weather cocktails. — Paula Forbes, GQ, "The Only 7 Spices You Actually Need," 2 Mar. 2018 Chances are that dinner would feature a simple salad and something on the grill — pork, lamb, veal or chicken. — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, "Porcini may not be the trendiest, but it's a prized Louisville staple. Just try these dishes," 6 Feb. 2018 Serve with pita chips or over chicken, lamb or fish. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Food & Recipes," 13 June 2016 Add the beef, pork, lamb, and all remaining ingredients except the bacon. — Alex Hitz, House Beautiful, "Billionaire's Meatloaf from Alex Hitz," 8 Oct. 2014 Chef Poul Andrias Ziska earned a Michelin star with a tasting menu ($215) showcasing raest, traditionally fermented meats and fish air-dried for weeks (cod) or months (lamb, reindeer). — Margot Dougherty, WSJ, "5 Restaurants Genuinely Worth Traveling For," 24 Oct. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

As the weather went from bad to worse, many farmers fell short on feed — particularly important now, a month before lambing season — and water supplies were cut off because of frozen pipes. — Ceylan Yeginsu, New York Times, "‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This’: Snow Brings Rural U.K. to a Halt," 6 Mar. 2018 This is accomplished by different diets (grain vs. a grain and hay diet) and lambing at different times of the year. — Amy Dewall Dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Change it up with lamb burgers on greens," 16 Sep. 2017 Coyotes can do a lot of damage, especially during the fall during lambing season. — Gabriel Thompson, Longreads, "Chasing the Harvest: ‘If You Want to Die, Stay at the Ranch’," 17 May 2017 Just across the North Carolina border in Virginia, Craig Rogers is deep into lambing season. — Kim Severson, New York Times, "Ham or Lamb? The Easter Choice May Be Changing," 11 Apr. 2017

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