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lamb Synonyms

Another word for lamb

Choosing another word for lamb depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A young sheep, typically one that is under a year old.

Usage Example

"The children watched the newborn lambkin take its first wobbly steps in the spring meadow."

Strongest
lambkin
Strong
yearling
hogget

• noun (Context 2)

The flesh of a young sheep used as food.

Usage Example

"We roasted a leg of mutton seasoned with garlic and fresh rosemary for Sunday dinner."

Weak
mutton

• noun (Context 3)

A person who is gentle, innocent, or weak, often inspiring affection or pity.

Usage Example

"She was an absolute angel to help us clean up the entire hall after the charity event."

Strongest
angel
Strong
cherub
darling
sweetheart
saint
innocent

• verb (Context 4)

To give birth to a lamb (specifically of a sheep).

Usage Example

"The ewe lambed successfully during the night without any need for veterinary assistance."

Strongest
yean
ean

Opposites of lamb

The opposite of lamb shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

devil
brute
monster
fiend
wolf
See all opposites of lamb

• Nearby Words

lakota
lam
lama
lamb
lamb's lettuce
lambaste
lambie

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lamb. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lamb
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