Synonyms for

Lambs

Verb / læmz / Another word for lambs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lambs are young sheep that are less than 1 year old.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

ovine young young sheep

Informal

kid babe

Literary

innocent gentle creature

Antonyms

predator wolf lion tiger hyena eagle

Common collocations

  • spring lamb
  • newborn lamb
  • slaughtered lamb
  • tender lamb
  • little lamb
  • lost lamb
  • ewe and lamb

Word family

noun lamb
verb lambaste

Usage note

The word 'lamb' is primarily used for young sheep. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to someone innocent or easily led, sometimes with a negative connotation of weakness.

Example sentences

  1. The mother sheep is watching over her lambs in the field.
  2. The children were excited to see the baby lambs at the petting zoo.
  3. The farmer is bottle-feeding the orphaned lamb.
  4. The lambs wool is soft and fluffy.
  5. The shepherd counted his flock of lambs.

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