Fawn/fɔːn/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Animal Age A fawn refers specifically to a young deer, not an adult. A group of fawns played while the older deer watched. Pro Tip 2/3Species Specific The term 'fawn' is not used for the young of all animals, only for deer. The fawn stumbled as it followed its mother through the woods. Pro Tip 3/3Wildlife Context Fawn is often used in discussions about nature, wildlife, and hunting. The wildlife sanctuary protects fawns and other forest creatures.