noun
Uncommon
stag
STAG
Stag (noun) means an adult male deer, especially a mature red deer. Example: “A stag stood silhouetted on the ridge at dawn.”
noun
1
An adult male deer, especially a mature red deer.
"A stag stood silhouetted on the ridge at dawn."
2
A party held for a man shortly before his wedding, attended by his male friends.
"They took him to Prague for his stag weekend."
3
A man attending a social event without a date.
"He went to the dance stag after his date cancelled."
How to use stag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA male deer, or (informally) a pre-wedding party for the groom and his friends.
UK vs US
"Stag do" and "stag night" are the common British terms; American English usually says "bachelor party."
Common pairings
stag do
stag night
stag party
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Word forms
- Plural
- stags
- Third person singular
- stags
- Past tense
- stagged
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A _____ stood silhouetted on the ridge at dawn.
Etymology
From Old English stagga, related to Old Norse words for a male animal; ultimately from a very old root meaning something like "sharp" or "stiff," possibly referencing antlers.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for stag
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What does “stag” mean?
The word “stag” means an adult male deer, especially a mature red deer. In plain terms, a male deer, or (informally) a pre-wedding party for the groom and his friends.
How do you pronounce “stag”?
“Stag” is pronounced STAG (/ˈstæɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stag” in a sentence?
Here is “stag” used in a sentence: “A stag stood silhouetted on the ridge at dawn.”
What part of speech is “stag”?
“Stag” is a noun.
Where does the word “stag” come from?
The word “stag” comes from Old English. From Old English stagga, related to Old Norse words for a male animal; ultimately from a very old root meaning something like "sharp" or "stiff," possibly referencing antlers.
Is “stag” a common word?
“Stag” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stag” have?
“Stag” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an adult male deer, especially a mature red deer.
