noun

antler

ANT-luh

Antler (noun) means a bony, branching growth on the head of a deer, moose, or similar animal, shed and regrown each year. Example: “The stag lowered its antlers as it faced its rival.”

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noun

A bony, branching growth on the head of a deer, moose, or similar animal, shed and regrown each year.

"The stag lowered its antlers as it faced its rival."

"Antlers can grow astonishingly fast during the summer months."

How to use antler

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe branching horn-like growths on a deer's head.

Common mistake

Antlers are shed and regrown yearly and are made of bone; horns (on cattle, goats, etc.) are permanent and grow continuously.

Easily confused with

horn →

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Word forms

antlers plural

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Etymology

From Old French antoillier, ultimately traced to a Latin phrase meaning roughly "before the eye" — describing where the growth sits on the head.

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “antler” mean?

The word “antler” means a bony, branching growth on the head of a deer, moose, or similar animal, shed and regrown each year. In plain terms, the branching horn-like growths on a deer's head.

How do you pronounce “antler”?

“Antler” is pronounced ANT-luh (/ˈænt.lɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “antler” in a sentence?

Here is “antler” used in a sentence: “The stag lowered its antlers as it faced its rival.”

What part of speech is “antler”?

“Antler” is a noun.

Where does the word “antler” come from?

The word “antler” comes from Latin. From Old French antoillier, ultimately traced to a Latin phrase meaning roughly "before the eye" — describing where the growth sits on the head.