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

In the world of thoroughbred racing, stallions reign supreme, as owners and leading farms try to create champion sire lines that can sustain a breeding enterprise for decades. — Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026

According to experts, stallions are known to engage in fierce, sudden battles, which is one reason North Carolina law prohibits anyone from coming within 50 feet of the horses. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

Tourists out for a walk found a dead stallion on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, and experts suspect he was unintentionally killed by another wild horse. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026

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

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