stud
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: studs · studding · studded
Sense 1
A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A style of earring where the decorative element is mounted on a straight post.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stud” mean?
A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
Is “stud” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.