broodmare

[ brood-mair ]

noun

1. a mare used for breeding.

Word History and Origins

Origin of broodmare¹

First recorded in 1875–80; brood + mare ¹

Example Sentences

“I think our broodmare band was about 115 horses and my dad’s goal was to get to a more boutique size,” Bushnell said.

From Los Angeles Times

Zenyatta’s success on the track has not yet translated into success as a broodmare.

From Los Angeles Times

The post said, “This will be Zenyatta’s last foal as she is being retired as a broodmare.”

From Washington Times

Augusta evaluates her eventual daughter-in-law as if she's a broodmare: checking her teeth, her childbearing hips and her hands.

From Salon

They established a broodmare farm on the property and raised horses for fox hunting.

From Washington Post