# venison

/ˈvɛnəsən/ (US) · /vˈɛnɪsən/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/venison
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

meat from a deer. It is a formal or old-fashioned word that people use when talking about deer meat in a professional or historical context.

For teachers: the flesh of a deer, typically used in culinary or historical contexts. Often used to distinguish deer meat from other types of game or livestock.

## Examples

- The chef prepared a delicious venison stew.
- The local market sells fresh venison harvested from the nearby forest during the hunting season.
- Historical records indicate that venison was a staple of the royal diet during the medieval period, often served with pomegranate sauce to balance its gamey flavor.

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