1. A female horse kept for breeding purposes.
Usage: Common in equestrian and farming contexts.

Examples

• The farm purchased a young broodmare with excellent bloodlines.
• Broodmares require special care during pregnancy and nursing.
• The stud farm maintains a herd of over fifty broodmares.
• A quality broodmare can produce valuable foals throughout her lifetime.
• The trainer selected the broodmare for her strength and temperament.