horseman

noun

horse·​man ˈhȯrs-mən How to pronounce horseman (audio)
Synonyms of horsemannext
1
: a rider or driver of horses
especially : one whose skill is exceptional
2
: a person skilled in caring for or managing horses
3
: a person who breeds or raises horses
horsemanship noun

Examples of horseman in a Sentence

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Celebrated horsemen Adan Banuelos was arrested in North Texas after recently splitting from his supermodel girlfriend Bella Hadid. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2026 As foretold in the indie-rock book of Revelations, the fourth horseman from Animal Collective is finally releasing his debut solo album. Dan Reilly, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025 In one of the hunts, called a xingwei, horsemen armed with bows formed a vast semicircle to push wildlife ahead of them. Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025 Four horsemen, on top of the world. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for horseman

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of horseman was in the 14th century

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“Horseman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horseman. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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horseman

noun
horse·​man ˈhȯr-smən How to pronounce horseman (audio)
1
a
: a rider or driver of horses
b
: one skilled in managing horses
2
: a breeder or raiser of horses
horsemanship noun

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