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Lamb (Noun)

Young sheep.

Nouns denoting animals.

The shepherd gently carried the newborn lamb across the field to its anxious mother.
In the spring, the meadow is filled with frolicking lambs and their watchful ewes.
Lambs are weaned from their mothers after several months of nursing and reliance.
A strong wind could knock over a weak lamb, so the farmer built a sturdy pen to protect it.
At Easter time, families often eat a traditional roast lamb dinner with their relatives.

A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child).

Nouns denoting people.

The little lamb of a girl was always looking out for her friends and making sure they were okay.
He was such a lamb, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
The teacher adored her new student, a sweet lamb of a boy who was eager to learn.
The lamb of a child was so gentle with the animals at the petting zoo, making sure not to scare them.
She was a lamb, always trying to see the best in people and situations, even when others were being negative.

English essayist (1775-1834).

Nouns denoting people.

A person easily deceived or cheated (especially in financial matters).

Nouns denoting people.

The elderly woman was a lamb to the scammer, who convinced her to invest her life savings in a fake investment scheme.
He was a lamb to the used car salesman, who sold him a lemon at an inflated price.
The young investor was a lamb to the stockbroker, who convinced him to buy into a risky and ultimately worthless stock.
The tourist was a lamb to the street vendor, who sold him a fake designer watch at an outrageous price.
The retiree was a lamb to the telemarketer, who convinced him to donate to a fake charity.