venison
word
Definition
Venison is the meat from a deer, used as food. It is often eaten roasted, grilled, or made into sausages.
Usage & Nuances
'Venison' is somewhat formal and mainly used when talking about cooking or menus. Most common in hunting, fine-dining, or gourmet contexts. Only refers to deer meat, not other game animals, in modern English.
Spanish: carne de ciervo - venado (carne)Portuguese (BR): carne de veadoPortuguese (PT): carne de veadoChinese (Simplified): 鹿肉Chinese (Traditional): 鹿肉Hindi: हिरण का मांसArabic: لحم الغزال
Example Sentences
We had venison for dinner last night.
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Venison is lower in fat than beef.
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Have you ever tried venison?
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Their restaurant is famous for its spicy grilled venison.
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I prefer venison burgers to regular hamburgers.
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Finding good venison at the market isn’t always easy.
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