deer
word
/ˈdɪɹ/
deer
/dˈiə/
dee-uh
Definition
A deer is a wild animal with long legs that lives in forests or fields. Many kinds of deer have antlers, especially the males.
Usage & Nuances
The plural is also 'deer', not 'deers'. In everyday English, it usually refers to the animal in general, while specific types include 'stag', 'doe', and 'fawn'. Common phrases include 'a herd of deer' and 'deer crossing'.
Spanish: ciervo - venadoPortuguese (BR): veado - cervoPortuguese (PT): veado - cervoChinese (Simplified): 鹿Chinese (Traditional): 鹿Hindi: हिरनArabic: غزال - أيلBengali: হরিণRussian: оленьJapanese: シカVietnamese: hươuKorean: 사슴Turkish: geyikUrdu: ہرنIndonesian: rusa
Example Sentences
A deer can jump very high.
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Be careful driving here at night—deer often come out after dark.
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The deer ran across the road.
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We saw a deer near the trees.
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We had to stop the car because a deer was standing in the middle of the highway.
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I thought it was a dog at first, but it turned out to be a young deer.
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