# stag

/ˈstæɡ/ (US) · /stˈæɡ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stag
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

an adult male deer. In some countries, it also refers to a party for a man who is about to get married.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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 notes

- Often used as a modifier in the phrase 'stag party' or 'stag night'.

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