lambs
word · lemma: lamb
Definition
Lambs are young sheep, especially when they are less than a year old. The word can refer to the animal itself or sometimes to its meat.
Usage & Nuances
"Lambs" is the plural of "lamb." Used mainly for young sheep; in food contexts, "lamb" (uncountable) often refers to the meat, not the animal. Common in farming, rural, or religious contexts.
Spanish: corderosPortuguese (BR): cordeirosPortuguese (PT): cordeirosChinese (Simplified): 小羊Chinese (Traditional): 小羊Hindi: मेमनेArabic: حملانBengali: মেষশাবকRussian: ягнятаJapanese: 子羊Vietnamese: cừu conKorean: 어린 양Turkish: kuzu yavruları - kuzu (hayvan)Urdu: بھیڑ کے بچےIndonesian: anak domba
Example Sentences
The farm has five lambs in the field.
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Lambs are very playful and like to jump around.
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The children loved petting the soft lambs at the farm.
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Mother sheep take care of their lambs.
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In spring, you can see lots of lambs running around in the countryside.
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The shepherd gathered the lost lambs before nightfall.
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