colt

noun

ˈkōlt 

1

a

: foal

especially : a male foal

b

: a young male horse that is usually not castrated and has not attained an arbitrarily designated age (such as four years)

2

: a young untried person

Synonyms

• abecedarian
• apprentice
• babe
• beginner
• cub
• fledgling
• freshman
• greenhorn
• neophyte
• newbie
• newcomer
• novice
• novitiate
• punk
• recruit
• rook
• rookie
• tenderfoot
• tyro
• virgin

Examples of colt in a Sentence

a colt who looked to the team's more experienced players for advice

Recent Examples on the Web

But a few days later it was discovered that the medication was given to the colt in ointment for a rash on his hind quarters. —John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024

But so far, the colt and filly have defied the odds. —Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024

The colt was owned by Amr Zedan, a Saudi businessman. —Joe Drape, New York Times, 17 May 2024

The 3-year-old colt became the eighth unbeaten winner in the race’s 142-year history. 2021 — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley no-hits Cleveland Indians, 3-0 at Progressive Field, Cleveland. —Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Swedish dialect kult half-grown pig

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

colt

noun

ˈkōlt 

1

: foal entry 1

especially : a young male horse

2

: an inexperienced young person