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

Ferrari further modified the emblem by turning the horse’s tail upward to symbolize luck and victory—a notable departure from the downward-pointing tail of Baracca’s prancing stallion. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

Down at the bottom of the hill, Butch was sitting in the grass among a dozen or more stallions. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Included in that lineup of marquee events are stallion making races like the Jim Dandy, Whitney, Jockey Club Gold Cup, and Travers along with top races for the girls in the Coaching Club American Oaks and Alabama Stakes. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Mares use this land as a nursery, stallions retreat there to recover from injuries caused by fighting, and old horses go deep into the marsh to lay themselves to rest. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 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