Stud

Pronunciation: /stʌd/

Definitions of stud

noun a male animal, especially a horse, that is kept for breeding purposes

Example Sentences

A1 He is a studious student.

A2 She keeps all her papers organized in a stud folder.

B1 The carpenter used a stud to frame the wall.

B2 The mechanic tightened the engine bolts with a stud wrench.

C1 The fashion designer showcased a stunning collection of stud earrings.

C2 The scientist conducted a study on the behavior of stud horses.

Examples of stud in a Sentence

formal The studious student spent hours in the library studying for his exams.

informal Hey, are you coming to the study session with the studious group later?

slang That guy is a total stud, he's always acing his tests without even trying.

figurative She's a real stud when it comes to problem-solving, she always finds a way to fix things.

Grammatical Forms of stud

• past tense: studied
• plural: studs
• comparative: more studious
• superlative: most studious
• present tense: study
• future tense: will study
• perfect tense: have studied
• continuous tense: is studying
• singular: stud
• positive degree: studious
• infinitive: to study
• gerund: studying
• participle: studying

Origin and Evolution of stud

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stud' originated from the Old English word 'stōd', which referred to a male horse kept for breeding purposes.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'stud' expanded its meaning to refer to a male animal kept for breeding, and eventually evolved to also include a person or thing that is considered outstanding or exceptional in a particular field.