dove

noun
UK: /dʌv/
US: /dʌv/

  1. A type of bird, often white, that is a symbol of peace.

    1. A white dove flew over the crowd.
    2. The release of the dove symbolized hope for lasting peace after the war.

  2. A person who supports peaceful solutions, especially someone who opposes war.

    1. He is a dove in the political debate.
    2. The doves in the senate are pushing for diplomatic negotiations instead of military action.

Synonyms

pigeon peacemaker
dove verb

  1. Past tense of dive.

    1. She dove into the swimming pool.
    2. He dove deep into the ocean to explore the coral reef and marine life.
dove intransitive-verb

  1. To plunge or fall quickly; to duck quickly.

    1. The rabbit dove into the bushes.
    2. When he saw the ball coming towards him, he dove for cover immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dove" in English means: A type of bird, often white, that is a symbol of peace., A person who supports peaceful solutions, especially someone who opposes war..

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

Synonyms for "dove": pigeon, peacemaker.

Example usage of "dove": "A white dove flew over the crowd.". More examples on the page.