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stallion

noun

Definition of stallionnext
as in mare
an adult male horse and especially one that is used for breeding

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Recent Examples of stallion Keene brought the 1896 Kentucky Derby winner Ben Brush to Castleton as a stallion, part of a remarkable roster of horses associated with the farm. — Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026 Eight years later, West Yorkshire Police’s Wildlife and Rural Crime Team found the a 13-year-old cremello stallion in Shipley, England. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Overall, this lighter, more complex, more hardcore stallion looks the absolute business. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for stallion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stallion
  1. mare
  2. gelding
  3. colt
  4. filly
  5. foal
  6. steed
  7. equine
Noun
  • The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The mares are now shunning poor Valentine, which Puckett hopes is only temporary.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of mare
Noun
  • My husband Louis and I looked up and saw Dick, a 1,500-pound bay gelding, pause on the skyline and calmly survey the mad scramble of men and horses below him.
    — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
  • Deniz, a 16-year-old gelding, died on June 9.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Definition of gelding
Noun
  • Act of Parliament, a 3-year-old colt ridden by jockey Axel Concepcion, delivered a thrilling come-from-behind victory at the famous racetrack.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The quarter horse colt was not fully vaccinated, MDARD reported.
    — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of colt
Noun
  • Five older fillies and mares were entered in the 61/2-furlong sprint on the main track.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The Alcibiades and Jessamine are also worth watching because both are for two-year-old fillies, meaning the field is making its first serious appearance on a big stage.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of filly
Noun
  • Into Mischief produced his first crop of foals for a relatively modest $12,500 stud fee.
    — Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026
  • Three foals have appeared on North Carolina’s Shackleford Banks, a barrier island that has become an increasingly perilous home to a herd of beloved wild horses.
    — Mark Price June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Definition of foal
Noun
  • Although an Assassin's Creed-style parkour system would do wonders for the game's movement given the setting, the protagonist's magical steed was a joy to ride.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Officials say a fire hose was placed beneath the horse for support while responders on scene dug into the muddy bank to form a ramp near the steed.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of steed
Noun
  • That remains true in the 21st century, but today major militaries are looking for robotic platforms to replace their equine equivalents.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026
  • This year alone, five children from Ebony have gone on to the British Racing School, the National Stud and the National Horse Racing College to get their qualifications as a groom to work in the equine industry.
    — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of equine

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“Stallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stallion. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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