Search
Select the dictionary language
Fawn
01
a young deer, typically in its first year of life
Examples
The mother deer watched carefully as her fawn grazed.
A fawn with white spots hid in the tall grass.
02
a light grey-brown or tan color
Examples
The curtains were dyed a soft fawn to match the walls.
The horse 's coat was a warm fawn.
fawn
01
displaying a light, pale brownish-tan color, often reminiscent of the coat color of young deer
Examples
Her blouse had a delicate fawn hue, perfect for a spring day.
The wooden furniture in the nursery had a classic fawn finish.
to fawn
01
to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage
Examples
The intern would always fawn over the CEO, laughing too loudly at his jokes.
She despised how some guests would fawn over her famous father just to get a photo.
02
(of a female deer) to give birth to young
Examples
The doe fawned in the quiet meadow during the spring.
Each year, the herd fawns near the riverbank.
03
(of a dog) to show excessive affection, often by rubbing against or closely following a person
Examples
The puppy fawned on its owner, wagging its tail excitedly.
Dogs often fawn on strangers who offer treats or attention.
