noun

gelding

GEHL-dihng

Gelding (noun) means a castrated male horse. Example: “The gelding was calmer and easier to ride than the stallion.”

noun

A castrated male horse.

"The gelding was calmer and easier to ride than the stallion."

How to use gelding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA male horse that has been castrated, often preferred for its calmer temperament.

geldings plural

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The _____ was calmer and easier to ride than the stallion.

From Middle English geldyng, from Old Norse geldingr, related to gelda, "to castrate."

Origin: Middle English

welding yielding fielding shielding unyielding

What does “gelding” mean?

The word “gelding” means a castrated male horse. In plain terms, a male horse that has been castrated, often preferred for its calmer temperament.

How do you pronounce “gelding”?

“Gelding” is pronounced GEHL-dihng (/ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “gelding” in a sentence?

Here is “gelding” used in a sentence: “The gelding was calmer and easier to ride than the stallion.”

What part of speech is “gelding”?

“Gelding” is a noun.

Where does the word “gelding” come from?

The word “gelding” comes from Middle English. From Middle English geldyng, from Old Norse geldingr, related to gelda, "to castrate.".