horseback

1 of 3

noun

horse·​back ˈhȯrs-ˌbak 

: the back of a horse

horseback

2 of 3

adverb

: on horseback

horseback

3 of 3

adjective

: given without thorough consideration

a horseback opinion

Examples of horseback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Township boards would locate these so as to best facilitate the daily travel by students on foot or horseback. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026

Look at your calendar now to plan those exclusive fly-fishing, horseback-riding, multigen- or family-and-friend retreats. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Adjective

Go horseback riding Another activity that brought out my adventurous side was horseback riding. — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Dec. 2025

Regulation possible moving forward While horseback riding companies and scientists may not agree on how harmful horse manure is, both sides see a possibility for compromise on regulation. — Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1727, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1879, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing horseback

• horseback rider
• horseback riding
• man on horseback
• on horseback

Rhymes for horseback

• almanac
• camelback
• cardiac
• carryback
• cluniac
• diamondback
• lumberjack
• maniac
• paperback
• piggyback
• quarterback
• saddleback

Kids Definition

horseback

1 of 2 noun

horse·​back ˈhȯrs-ˌbak 

: the back of a horse

horseback

2 of 2 adverb

: on horseback