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lamb

noun · verb

Simple meaning

The flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food.

Pronunciation

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lam
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈlæm

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. The flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food

  2. A person easily deceived or cheated (especially in financial matters)

  3. figuratively

    A person who is meek, docile and easily led.

  4. A simple, unsophisticated person.

  5. An extinct town in Marion County, Missouri, United States.

  6. English essayist (1775-1834)

verb

  1. transitive or intransitive

    To assist (sheep) to give birth.

  2. Give birth to a lamb

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
General and technical use

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food

Used this way, lamb is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Compound terms

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  • lamb succorynounCompound term

    Small European herb with small yellow flowers.

  • lamb currynounCompound term

    Curry made with lamb.

  • lamb chopnounCompound term

    Chop cut from a lamb.

  • lamb roastnounCompound term

    A cut of lamb suitable for roasting.

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