deer

noun
UK: /dɪər/
US: /dɪr/

  1. A wild animal with brown fur, four legs, and antlers on the males.

    1. I saw a deer in the forest near my house today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hunter tracked the deer through the dense forest, hoping for a clean shot. [ ] [ ]

  2. The meat from a deer, often used as food.

    1. We had deer for dinner last night, it was delicious. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant serves locally sourced deer, prepared with seasonal vegetables. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hart doe buck fawn
deer transitive-verb

  1. To look at or regard with affection or reverence.

    1. I deer my parents. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people deer him because of his kind soul and respect for others. [ ] [ ]

  2. To hold as precious; value highly.

    1. I deer the memories from my childhood. [ ] [ ]
    2. She deer the antique jewelry passed down from her grandmother, a true treasure. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deer" in English means: A wild animal with brown fur, four legs, and antlers on the males., The meat from a deer, often used as food..

The phonetic transcription of "deer" is /dɪər/ in British English and /dɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deer": hart, doe, buck, fawn.

Example usage of "deer": "I saw a deer in the forest near my house today.". More examples on the page.