Stag

Pronunciation: /stæɡ/

Definitions of stag

noun a male deer, especially a mature one with large antlers

Example Sentences

A1 The stag ran through the forest.

A2 The stag had impressive antlers.

B1 The hunters tracked the stag for hours.

B2 The stag was the largest in the herd.

C1 The majestic stag stood proudly in the clearing.

C2 The stag's presence commanded respect among the other animals.

Examples of stag in a Sentence

formal The stag was a majestic creature, standing regally in the clearing.

informal We spotted a stag while hiking in the woods.

slang That stag is a real looker, isn't he?

figurative The CEO was like a stag, leading his team with strength and grace.

Grammatical Forms of stag

• past tense: staged
• plural: stags
• comparative: more stag
• superlative: most stag
• present tense: stag
• future tense: will stag
• perfect tense: have staged
• continuous tense: is staging
• singular: stag
• positive degree: stag
• infinitive: to stag
• gerund: staging
• participle: staging

Origin and Evolution of stag

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stag' originated from the Old English word 'stagga' which referred to a male deer.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stag' evolved to also refer to a male animal, especially a male deer, and later to a social gathering of men without their partners, such as a stag party.