stallion

noun

stal·​lion ˈstal-yən How to pronounce stallion (audio)
Synonyms of stallionnext
: 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

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The limited edition features an image of Pegasus, the majestic, winged stallion from ancient Greek mythology, engraved on the case. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026 With $2 million on the line, a stallion-making race like this should draw plenty of interest. Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Vogel has very carefully plotted United Touch’s 2026 campaign and Aachen marked just the third show of the year for the stallion. The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 24 May 2026 No curtains blowing in the wind and white stallions. Matt Thompson, SPIN, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stallion

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of stallion was in the 14th century

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“Stallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stallion. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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stallion

noun
stal·​lion ˈstal-yən How to pronounce stallion (audio)
: a male horse
especially : one kept especially for breeding
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