How to Use lamb in a Sentence

lamb

noun
  • She's as gentle as a lamb.
  • Four rams, 10 ewes, and four lambs watched me, less than 30 feet away.
    Jim Kristofic, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The slippers are lined with shearling lamb fur that is warm and soft to the touch.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023
  • The lion shall lie down with the lamb, and a little child will lead them.
    Benjamin Hale, Harper's Magazine, 10 July 2023
  • The air was filled with the scent of lamb being roasted on an open grill.
    Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2023
  • In the mood for a supple lamb leather jacket from Miu Miu in 2001?
    Vogue, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Badlands was a cool place to explore — and the bighorn sheep lambs were adorable.
    Chadd Cripe, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In this spring wreath, white tulips are the star of the show, but the faux lamb’s ear does all the work to fill it out and fluff it up.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Then place the lamb on a sheet of parchment and mix the meat with the pork rind, garlic and rosemary.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 30 Oct. 2022
  • The farm had once been filled with the sounds and smells of birthing lambs, milking ewes and making cheese.
    Alisa Tang, Washington Post, 23 July 2023
  • Combine the lamb mince and all of the spices and seasonings in a mixing bowl.
    Erchen Chang, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The boots are also made of real fur from sheep or lamb.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023
  • Already the lamb served at dinner is from a farm just five miles away.
    Town & Country, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Season lamb: Score the fatty top of the lamb 5 times (1/4 inch deep and 4 inches long).
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Two-pound lamb chops, bathed in sweet marinade, were slapped down on the table.
    Ben McKenzie, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2023
  • Add 1 cup wine, tomato purée, bay leaves, thyme, oregano and browned lamb.
    Cathy Whims / Photographs By Aubrie Pick For The Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Amanda Anselmino, Prop Styling By Anna Raben , WSJ, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Transfer the lamb to a curing board and let rest for 15 minutes.
    Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Add lamb pieces to pan and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total.
    Cathy Whims / Photographs By Aubrie Pick For The Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Amanda Anselmino, Prop Styling By Anna Raben , WSJ, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Transfer the lamb to a plate or bowl and repeat with the remaining lamb.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The guys at Table 28 are cutting into rib-eyes and rack of lamb.
    Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 12 Apr. 2023
  • What do a lost cat, a demonic lamb, and a cute fox have in common?
    WIRED, 5 Dec. 2022
  • The lamb is best hot off the grill, a great contrast to the cool, refreshing vegetables.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Puppies need treats too, and these soft lamb and salmon bites are great for tiny teeth and training.
    Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Pork replaced the lamb, and corn tortillas replaced the pita bread.
    Daniela Cintron, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Don’t miss the killer cocktails and the fiery spiced lamb and octopus dishes cooked on a smoky open grill.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
  • In the meantime, Shazia braises the lamb and soaks the rice, carefully massaging the grains to release the starch.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Alex, 38, holds a baby lamb, while Pacheco dares to pet a couple of lion cubs and Matthew hangs out with a camel.
    Lauren Goode, WIRED, 1 Oct. 2022
  • As an act of revenge, Shandy brings the lamb from the commercial shoot to the office to poop all over the conference room.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2023
  • This is delicious now and would be a perfect match paired with prime rib or lamb chops.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The shape of the pasta perfectly delivers the juiciness of the lamb in every bite.
    Jorge Valencia Mariano Fernandez, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023

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