antler

noun

ant·​ler ˈant-lər 

: one of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family

also : a branch of an antler

antlered

ˈant-lərd 

adjective

antlerless

ˈant-lər-ləs 

adjective

Examples of antler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The shop is fragrant with sugar, while antlers and cowhides decorate its rustic interiors. —Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025

His antlers were 51 inches along the main beams and had a spread of 48½, with six long symmetrical points to a side. —Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025

Sweeping antlers of sure-footed ibex appear prominently. —Martin J. Kernan, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025

These trees are always vulnerable to the male deer, known as bucks, rubbing their antlers on the trunks of the trees. —Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English aunteler, from Anglo-French antiler, from Vulgar Latin *anteoculare, from neuter of *anteocularis located before the eye, from Latin ante- + oculus eye — more at eye

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing antler

• royal antler

Kids Definition

antler

noun

ant·​ler ˈant-lər 

: the solid often branched horn of a deer or one of its close relatives that is cast off and grown anew each year

also : a branch of such horn

antlered

-lərd 

adjective

antlerless

-ləs 

adjective