Synonyms for

Fawn

Verb / fɔ:n / Another word for fawn — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a young deer, especially one that is not yet a year old

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The fawn was so cute and small.
  2. The mother deer watched over her fawn closely.
  3. The fawn's spots helped it blend in with the forest.
  4. The park ranger asked us to keep our distance from the fawn.
  5. The fawn was too young to fend for itself in the wild.

Quotes

  • She was a fawn once, and she is still a fawn in her heart.
  • The fawn-eyed girl with sun-browned legs dances on the edge of his dream.
  • The fawn-eyed girl carried a bouquet of roses when she walked out the door.

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