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Meaning of stud
A male horse, especially one used for breeding, or a man, especially one regarded as attractive or appealing.
Etymology of stud
The word "stud" has Old English and Germanic roots, with "stod" meaning "herd" or "group of horses", and is related to the Old Norse word "stoð" and the Middle Low German word "stod".
The sense of a male horse used for breeding dates back to the 15th century, while the sense of a small metal spike or knob dates back to the 16th century.
The word has been used to refer to a man, especially one regarded as attractive or appealing, since the mid-20th century.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A male horse, especially one used for breeding, typically kept for this purpose on a stud farm.
- A man, especially one regarded as attractive or appealing.
- A small metal spike or knob, especially one used as a fastening or decoration.
- A stud bolt or other fastener with a threaded end.
Usage Examples
- The farm was home to a prize-winning stud, used for breeding champion horses.
- He was a real stud on the dance floor, with his slick moves and charming smile.
- The carpenter used a stud to attach the shelf to the wall.