stallion

[stal-yuhn]

noun

1. an uncastrated adult male horse, especially one used for breeding.

stallion

/ ˈstæljən /

noun

1. an uncastrated male horse, esp one used for breeding

Word History and Origins

Origin of stallion¹

1275–1325; Middle English stalon < Old French estalon, equivalent to stal- (< Germanic; stall ¹ ) + -on noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of stallion¹

C14: staloun , from Old French estalon of Germanic origin; related to Old High German stal _stall ¹

Example Sentences

Then things changed, especially with his training of Flightline, a once-in-a-generation horse who ran only six races before being sent off to a lucrative career as a stallion.

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A decision has not been made if the colt will return to racing next year or be retired to stallion duty.

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National Trust Cymru said the decision was made "following complaints" about a stallion and the number of horses exceeding "the agreed limit" in the commoner's right to graze.

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That turned out to be Welsh pop stallion Tom Jones.

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In it, he sits on a black stallion, raising his white-feathered hat to salute the cavalry - a tribute to the prime minister and military hero who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo.

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Related Words

• colt 
• filly 
• mare