Lamb

/læm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A young sheep, especially one less than a year old.

The farmer raised several lambs in the spring.

The flesh of a young sheep eaten as food.

We ordered roasted lamb for dinner at the restaurant.

A person who is meek or gentle, often used metaphorically.

He was such a lamb when he stood up to the bullies.

verb

To give birth to a lamb.

The ewe will lamb in the next few weeks.

Middle English, from Old English 'lamb', related to similar words in German and Dutch.

lamb to the slaughter

A person who is taken to a situation where they are vulnerable, often leading to their downfall.

sacred lamb

Something or someone that is untouchable or beyond criticism.

lamb for dinner

Refers to a meal featuring lamb as a dish.

ewe

An adult female sheep.

ram

An adult male sheep.

A person who is sweet or kind, often used endearingly.

He's such a lamb, always helping others.

Someone who is inexperienced or naive.

Don’t be a lamb in this meeting; stand up for yourself.