stag
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstæɡ// UK //stˈæɡ// stag
n. an adult male deer. In some countries, it also refers to a party for a man who is about to get married.
n. a male deer, especially a fully grown red deer. In British and Australian English, it denotes a social gathering for a man shortly before his wedding.
We saw a large stag standing at the edge of the forest.
The photographer waited for hours in the cold to capture a shot of the majestic stag.
Conservationists monitored the stag's movements across the highland estate to better understand the impact of the growing deer population on local reforestation efforts.
Usage
Often used as a modifier in the phrase 'stag party' or 'stag night'.