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 decor is wittily maximalist—Elton John’s idea of a cowboy saloon—with rawhide banquettes and giant antlers for a chandelier. —Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2024

The Arthurian Excalibur signifies more than does the enigmatic robot Jimmy (voiced by Anthony Hopkins) who becomes a lethal C-3PO with antlers and a cape, dispatching Veldt’s enemies. —Armond White, National Review, 9 Aug. 2024

Eyed needles made of bone, antlers and ivory appear in the fossil record about 40,000 years ago in southern Siberia. —Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 July 2024

Art made from mammoth ivory, bone, antler and stone have also been found at the sites. —Jaimie Seaton, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2024

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