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

Design-wise, expect an old-world aesthetic with animal furs, antlers and candlelight. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026

The 14-point buck has not been officially green scored yet, but a rough estimate put the antlers around 185 inches. —Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2026

Sera reposted Gauff's post on his own Instagram, and shared the close-up photo of them posing together wearing the antlers, and added a brown heart emoji over the picture. —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025

Dion says as the dog wearing antlers like the Grinch’s pooch, Max, wriggles out of her grasp. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Dec. 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