doe

1 of 2

noun

ˈdō 

plural does or doe

: the adult female of various mammals (such as a deer, rabbit, or kangaroo) of which the male is called buck

DOE

2 of 2

abbreviation

1

Department of Energy

2

depends on experience

Examples of doe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Doing so decreases likelihood of encountering a rival whitetail, and so, the buck can focus on tending the doe. —Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024

Generally, the parade of deer consists of does and fawns, younger bucks, and then older bucks (in that order). —Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 5 Sep. 2024

How to avoid tragedy According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Association, a child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult's does, which is why leaving them in hot cars can quickly become lethal. —Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 14 Aug. 2024

The doe foot applicator is just the right size to spot conceal zits, dark spots, or swipe along the under-eye. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English do, from Old English dā; akin to German dialect tē doe

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing doe

• doe-eyed

Kids Definition

doe

noun

ˈdō 

plural does or doe

: the female especially of an adult mammal (as a deer, an antelope, or a rabbit) of which the male is called buck

Medical Definition

DOE

abbreviation

dyspnea on exertion

Legal Definition

DOE

abbreviation

Department of Energy