horse show

noun

: an exhibition of horses that usually includes competition in riding, driving, and jumping

Examples of horse show in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Beyond all of this, there are still so many activity options included in the admission ticket at no extra cost — animal events like a petting zoo and horse shows, competitions like cooking and pie eating, and special events like firework shows on Friday and Saturday nights. Esther Sun, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024 According to state news agencies, the two had earlier watched a horse show with performers in national Russian dress. Krutika Pathi, arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2024 Modi’s two-day trip marks his first visit to Russia since Putin began his full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly two and a half years ago, with images and video Monday showing the two leaders hugging, chatting over tea, riding in an electric vehicle and watching a horse show. Helen Regan, CNN, 8 July 2024 Rides, animals, 4H exhibits, car show, horse show, flower show, antiques, edible auction and entertainment. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2019 See all Example Sentences for horse show 

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Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of horse show was in 1813

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“Horse show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horse%20show. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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