Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

studhorse

Noun
/ˈstʌdˌhɔrs/
Definition
A male horse that is kept for breeding purposes.
Examples
  • The studhorse at the farm won several competitions before being retired for breeding.
  • Many studhorses have impressive lineage which makes them sought-after for breeding.
  • Before becoming a studhorse, he was a champion racer.
Meaning
A studhorse is typically a stallion that is used to breed with mares to produce offspring.
Synonyms
  • Stallion
  • Breeding horse