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

Santa Ana, the country's tallest volcano), horseback rides along the black sand, and trips out along the Ruta de las Flores. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Pilar said her mother had her first horseback riding accident when her twin boys [who are now 16] were only 2 years old. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 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