B2nounnaturepolitics
US/dʌv/
UK/dʌv/
a small white or gray bird that is a symbol of peace; a person who prefers peace to war
In context
A white dove landed on the statue in the middle of the square.
At the ceremony, children released doves as a sign of peace.
The senator is a dove who always argues against military action.
Words that go with dove
adjective + noun
- white doveA white dove is a symbol of peace.
noun + noun
- turtle doveThe turtle dove sang softly in the tree.
- dove and hawkPoliticians are often called dove and hawk.
verb + noun
- release a doveThey release a dove at every opening ceremony.
noun + preposition
- dove of peacePicasso drew a famous dove of peace.
- flock of dovesA flock of doves rose from the roof.