lambing
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈlæmɪŋ/
KK: /ˈlæmɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The process when a female sheep gives birth to a baby sheep.
Example
The farmer was busy during lambing season, helping the ewes with their newborn lambs.
Conversation
Did you hear about the lambing season starting next week?
Yeah, I can't wait to see all the little lambs!
It's such a cute time of year, isn't it?
Absolutely! Those tiny lambs are just adorable.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
birthing
parturition
delivery
Antonyms
abortion
infertility
stillbirth
verb
Definition
The act of giving birth to lambs, typically by sheep.
Example
The farmer was busy with lambing during the spring season.
Tense Forms
Past: lambed
Past Participle: lambed
Conversation
Have you ever seen a farm during lambing season?
No, but it sounds adorable with all the baby lambs around!
It really is! They’re so playful and cute during lambing.
Root Explanation
Lambing → The word originates from Old English 'lamb' (meaning a young sheep) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). Thus, 'lambing' refers to the process of giving birth to lambs or the time when lambs are born.
Memory Tip
Think of the young sheep ('lamb') and the action of giving birth ('-ing') — that's why lambing means the time when lambs are born.
Visually Confused Words
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lamping
flaming
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lamin
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slabbing