Meaning & Definition of word "Mare"

Mare

/mɛər/

noun:

  • 1. an adult female horse.
    • Example: The mare gracefully trotted across the meadow.
  • 2. a female member of the horse family (Equidae).
    • Example: The farmer has several mares on his property for breeding.
  • 3. a female horse used for breeding.
    • Example: She selected a champion mare for her breeding program.

verb:

  • 1. to breed from a mare.
    • Example: They plan to mare the champion stallion with one of their premium mares.

Etymology

Old English 'mære', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'merrie' and German 'Mare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nightmare:

A frightening or unpleasant dream.

mare's nest:

A messy or chaotic situation or an illusion.

the mare is in season:

Refers to a female horse that is in heat.

Related Words

stallion:

An adult male horse.

foal:

A young horse, typically under a year old.

gelding:

A castrated male horse.

Slang Meanings of mare

Meaning: A woman, derogatorily.

Example Sentence: None

Meaning: Refers to an unpleasant or difficult situation.

Example Sentence: None