Stag (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A male deer, especially an adult male red deer.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

• The large stag stood proudly at the edge of the forest, its antlers towering above the underbrush.
• During the mating season, male stags will often engage in fierce battles for dominance and mating rights.
• A lone stag grazed quietly in the meadow, seemingly unaware of the approaching hikers.
• The warden carefully tracked the stag through the dense forest, taking care not to startle it.
• In the heart of the forest, a majestic stag with a rack of antlers stood as a monarch of the wild.

Synonyms

• Hart

Hypernyms

• American Elk
• Red Deer
• Cervus Elaphus
• Wapiti

Meaning ²

Adult male deer.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

• A large stag emerged from the forest, its antlers towering above the underbrush.
• In the early morning, a stag was seen grazing in the meadow near the lake.
• The stag dashed across the field, pursued by a pack of wild dogs.
• Wildlife photographers often seek out stags during mating season for dramatic shots.
• As the seasons passed, the stag grew stronger, its coat thickening to prepare for winter.

Hyponyms

• Royal Stag