Appaloosa

noun

Ap·​pa·​loo·​sa ˌa-pə-ˈlü-sə 

: any of a breed of rugged saddle horses developed in western North America and usually having a white or solid-colored coat with small spots

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Examples of Appaloosa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tepper, founder of Appaloosa Management, is known for making concentrated bets across technology, macro and cyclical sectors. — Yun Li, CNBC, 15 May 2026

Tepper amassed his wealth as the founder of Appaloosa Management, later adding the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC to his business portfolio. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026

Troy, a 20-year-old Appaloosa, was swept away in the floodwaters. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026

There were the culottes and cowboy boots her late mother, photographer, musician, and animal-rights activist Linda McCartney, wore while riding her Appaloosa horse. — Ayesha Javed, Time, 19 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Appaloosa

• arethusa
• medusa
• medusae
• musa

Kids Definition

Appaloosa

noun

Ap·​pa·​loo·​sa ˌap-ə-ˈlü-sə 

: any of a breed of saddle horses developed in western North America that have small dark spots on a white or solid-colored coat