Search Dictionary
Definition of white-tailed deer
white-tailed deer
Plural:white-tailed deer
white-tailed deer Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
North American A medium-sized species of deer native to North, Central, and South America, characterized by the prominent white underside of its tail which is displayed as a warning signal when the animal flees.
Example
"We saw a family of white-tailed deer foraging silently at the edge of the forest early this morning."
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the characteristic white underside of its tail, which it raises like a warning flag when alarmed. The species is native to the Americas and has been extensively documented since European colonization.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of White-tailed deer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/white-tailed deer