B2
lamb vs mutton
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lambnoun/læm/ | Meaning a young sheep, or the meat from a young sheep | Goes with roast lamb | Example In spring the farm is full of newborn lambs. |
| muttonnoun/ˈmʌt.ən/ | Meaning the meat of an adult sheep, eaten as food | Goes with roast mutton | Example We had a thick mutton stew with potatoes and carrots. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The was tough because it was cooked too fast.