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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Wean' in a Sentence

"To help a child or young animal get used to eating things other than their mother's milk, and to make them not dependent on sucking or seeking food from their mother." more

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The farmer will be weaning the calves off their mothers' milk in the coming weeks.
The farmers had weaned the calves before the harsh winter set in.
The farmer needed to wean the lamb from its mother's milk and transition it to solid food.

Wean

ween
verbTo help a child or young animal get used to eating things other than their mother's milk, and to make them not dependent on sucking or seeking food from their mother.
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Last Updated On: May 16, 2024
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