Synonyms for

Stallion

Verb / ˈstæljʌn / Another word for stallion — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A male horse that has not been castrated.

Synonyms & similar words

entire gelding colt stud horse mare foal pony equine pinto thoroughbred mustang clydesdale palomino arabian appaloosa mule donkey zebra bronco racehorse

Synonyms by register

Formal

equine stud horse

Informal

stud horse

Literary

charger steed

Antonyms

mare gelding foal colt filly ewe doe

Common collocations

  • powerful stallion
  • wild stallion
  • majestic stallion
  • breeding stallion
  • stallion at stud
  • stallion in the field
  • stallion's mane

Word family

noun stallion

Usage note

A stallion specifically refers to an uncastrated adult male horse. While 'stud' can be used informally, it also refers to a male animal kept for breeding.

Example sentences

  1. The stallion was so strong, he could jump over the fence with ease.
  2. The farmer bred his mare with a stallion to create a new foal.
  3. The stallion let out a loud whinny when he saw the mare.
  4. The Arabian stallion had a beautiful, shiny coat.
  5. The black stallion won the race by a nose.

Quotes

  • "A horse is a thing of beauty... none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendor." - Xenophon
  • "A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart, and wins with his character." - Tesio Federico
  • "A horse is poetry in motion." - Unknown

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