Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lambing

noun

/ˈlæm.ɪŋ/

Definition

The process of giving birth to lambs by ewes (female sheep).

Examples

The lambing season usually occurs in the spring.
Farmers prepare for lambing by ensuring they have enough food and shelter for the ewes and their lambs.

Meaning

Lambing refers specifically to the time when sheep are giving birth to their young, which is an important season for shepherds and farmers who breed sheep.