Stallion

Pronunciation: /ˈstæljən/

Definitions of stallion

noun a male horse that has not been gelded (castrated)

Example Sentences

A1 The stallion ran across the field.

A2 The farmer rode his stallion to town.

B1 The majestic stallion won first place in the race.

B2 The powerful black stallion was a favorite among the riders.

C1 The Arabian stallion was bred for its speed and endurance.

C2 The champion stallion was retired to stud after a successful racing career.

Examples of stallion in a Sentence

formal The wealthy rancher purchased a magnificent stallion to add to his breeding program.

informal I saw the most beautiful stallion at the horse show yesterday.

slang That stallion is a real stud, he's won so many races.

figurative His determination and strength make him a true stallion in the business world.

Grammatical Forms of stallion

• past tense: stalled
• plural: stallions
• comparative: more stallion
• superlative: most stallion
• present tense: stallion
• future tense: will stallion
• perfect tense: has stalled
• continuous tense: is stalling
• singular: stallion
• positive degree: stallion
• infinitive: to stallion
• gerund: stallioning
• participle: stallioning

Origin and Evolution of stallion

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'stallion' originated from the Middle English word 'stale', which meant a place for standing or a stable, combined with the Old French word 'ion' meaning young or masculine.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a male horse kept for breeding purposes, the term 'stallion' has evolved to be commonly used to describe any adult male horse.