stallion
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for stallion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An adult male horse, especially one kept uncastrated for breeding.
Synonyms
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
studhorse
steed
Antonyms
Etymology
From Middle French estalon, of Germanic origin, related to "stall" (the animal enclosure where breeding horses were kept).
Full origin of stallion →Frequently asked questions
What does “stallion” mean?
The word “stallion” means an adult male horse, especially one kept uncastrated for breeding.
How do you pronounce “stallion”?
“Stallion” is pronounced STAL-yuhn (/ˈstæljən/ in IPA).
How do you use “stallion” in a sentence?
Here is “stallion” used in a sentence: “The farm bred its prize stallion with several mares this season.”
What is another word for “stallion”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stallion” include entire, studhorse and steed.
What part of speech is “stallion”?
“Stallion” is a noun.
Where does the word “stallion” come from?
The word “stallion” comes from Middle French. From Middle French estalon, of Germanic origin, related to "stall" (the animal enclosure where breeding horses were kept).
Is “stallion” a common word?
“Stallion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stallion” have?
“Stallion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an adult male horse, especially one kept uncastrated for breeding.
