venison UK /ˈvɛ.nɪ.zən/US /ˈvɛ.nɪ.sən/ noun3 •The meat of a deer, especially one that was hunted in its own natural habitat.After shooting a deer, field dressing is the next step necessary for high quality venison. •(South-Africa) The meat of an antelope. •(no longer used) The meat of any wild animal that has been hunted rather than raised domestically. formsvenisons