stallion

noun

stal·​lion ˈstal-yən 

: an uncastrated male horse : a male horse kept for breeding

also : a male animal (such as a dog or a sheep) kept primarily as a stud

Examples of stallion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another photographer shared photos and video of One Ear engaged in and even challenging other stallions to battle. —Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025

Lexington, a thoroughbred stallion of the 1850s, was the greatest racer ever. —The Know, Denver Post, 18 May 2025

West Point’s founder and president, Terry Finley, does not promise profits, though there have been plenty — West Point invested in the undefeated colt Flightline, who is currently valued at $120 million as a stallion. —Joe Drape, New York Times, 3 May 2025

While left alone for an hour, the younger sibling ignored all warnings and put Willow in the stallion's paddock. —Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English staloun, stalion, from Anglo-French estaloun, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German stal stall

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stallion

• scallion
• battalion
• italian
• medallion

Kids Definition

stallion

noun

stal·​lion ˈstal-yən 

: a male horse

especially : one kept especially for breeding