doe
noun
\ ˈdō
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plural does
or doe
Definition of doe
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the adult female of various mammals (such as a deer, rabbit, or kangaroo) of which the male is called buck
DOE
abbreviationDefinition of DOE (Entry 2 of 2)
1
Department of Energy
2
depends on experience
Examples of doe in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The Sheriff’s Office said the two motorcycles, a 2001 Honda and a 2002 Harley-Davidson, were southbound on County Road 15 when a doe and fawn crossed the road. — Forum News Service, Twin Cities, "Motorcycle passenger killed in western Minnesota crash," 6 Aug. 2019 Their 2-year-old dog, Zuzu, was caught on camera as a doe chased her around the yard. — Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A deer and dog had a wild encounter in a Wauwatosa backyard," 10 June 2019 The doe’s carcass will undergo a necropsy at the Wildlife Health Lab. — Kieran Nicholson, The Denver Post, "Doe put down after attacking, seriously injuring 85-year-old woman in northwest Colorado," 12 June 2019 This treatment is typically reserved for patients who receive large does of chemotherapy to treat a variety of cancers, Carome said. — Ron Hurtibise, sun-sentinel.com, "Save our stem cells, patients ask judge in FDA case," 9 July 2019 Rusty deer: Made by a Wisconsin artist, this buck or doe has a lovable face and spindly legs and can relax in your garden all year long. Stands about 4 ½ feet tall and 3 feet long and is priced at $170.00. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Colorful, whimsical or classic, yard art can enhance your garden’s overall appeal," 3 July 2019 Managing at the highest level does have its drawbacks, though, but only when you're tasked with narrowing down the cream of Conte's crop to an all-conquering starting XI. — SI.com, "Antonio Conte: The Fiery Italian's All-Time Best XI," 18 June 2019 The deer often took this tack in negotiations, especially Vigilancia, a pale old doe who’d picked up some Greek at school and fancied herself a classical scholar. — Anne Carson, Harper's magazine, "From a manuscript in progress. Carson’s collection of performance pieces," 10 June 2019 The doe in question has visited Purcell's sloping yard near the intersection of Clipper Gap Road and Pear Valley Road many times in the past, Purcell said. — Jordan Cutler-tietjen, sacbee, "Doe in distress: Auburn deer can't eat because of peanut butter jar, resident says," 10 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'doe.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for doe
doe
noun
English Language Learners Definition of doe
: a female animal (such as a deer, rabbit, or kangaroo)
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doe
noun
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Kids Definition of doe
: the female of an animal (as a deer or kangaroo) the male of which is called buck
DOE
abbreviationMedical Definition of DOE
dyspnea on exertion
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DOE
abbreviationLegal Definition of DOE
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