stud
verb
studded; studding
1
: to furnish (a building, a wall, etc.) with studs
2
: to adorn, cover, or protect with studs
3
: to set, mark, or decorate conspicuously often at intervals
a sky studded with stars
a career studded with honors
Examples of stud in a Sentence
Beads stud the surface of the gown.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Not only is the route loaded with some of the best seafood shacks in the state, but it’s also studded with antique shops, local makers, and boutique hotels that are worth the trip.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Somewhere between a cake and a custard, the ultra-classic take is studded with prunes soaked in Armagnac brandy.
—Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
This sweet and savory salsa studded with chunks of fresh pineapple and English cucumber is a refreshing addition to any summer gathering.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
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“Stud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stud. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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stud
1 of 3 noun
1
: a group of animals and especially horses kept primarily for breeding
2
: a male animal (as a stallion) kept for breeding
stud
2 of 3 noun1
: one of the smaller upright supports in the framing of the walls of a building to which the wall materials are fastened
2
a
: a knob, pin, bolt, or nail with a large head used for ornament or protection
b
: a solid button used on a garment as a fastener or ornament
3
: one of the metal or rubber cleats used on a snow tire to provide a better grip
stud
3 of 3 verb
studded; studding
1
: to furnish (as a wall) with studs
2
: to decorate, cover, or protect with studs
3
: to set or be set thickly together
water studded with islands
Etymology
Old English stōd
Old English studu
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