1. a male parent of an animal, especially a horse
2. a respectful form of address for a king or emperor
Usage: formal; archaic

1. to be the male parent of an offspring

Examples

• The champion stallion sired many prize-winning foals.
• The thoroughbred’s sire was a famous racehorse.
• Yes, sire, the message has been delivered to the court.
• The bull sired over fifty calves during his lifetime.
• The dog’s sire won several show competitions.
• The knight bowed deeply before addressing his king as sire.