B2nounnature
US/dɪr/
UK/dɪə/
a fast wild animal with long thin legs; the males usually have horns like branches
In context
We saw a group of deer drinking from the lake early in the morning.
The deer ran into the forest as soon as it heard our car.
In Nara, Japan, tourists can feed the friendly deer in the park.
Words that go with deer
noun + preposition
- herd of deerA herd of deer crossed the field at sunset.
adjective + noun
- wild deerWild deer sometimes come close to the farms.
- young deerA young deer is called a fawn.
- red deerRed deer are the largest deer in Britain.
noun + noun
- deer huntingDeer hunting is banned in this national park.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We saw five deers in the park.Correct: We saw five deer in the park.