plural ponies
1
a
: a small horse
especially
: one of any of several breeds of very small stocky animals noted for their gentleness and endurance
b
: a bronco, mustang, or similar horse of the western U.S.
c
: racehorse
—usually used in plural
2
: something smaller than standard: such as
a
: a small beer glass
b
: a small liqueur glass typically holding one ounce
3
: a literal translation of a foreign language text
especially
: one used surreptitiously by students in preparing or reciting lessons
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The event highlighted local artists, authors and businesses and included painting, bounce houses, face painting, pony rides and more.
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La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
In Europe, there was also the option of a 4.2-liter V-8, which dialed up the ponies to 286 but came with the four-speed automatic as standard and the manual gearbox as an option.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Make like Jane Austen once did on a day trip from the city with her family and strike out to the New Forest, the southernmost national park in Britain where semi-wild ponies roam freely on its grassy commons.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 3 June 2025
Get Outside See Wild Ponies At Grayson Highlands State Park, set off on a scenic hike to spot its famous free-roaming wild ponies.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
In Europe, there was also the option of a 4.2-liter V-8, which dialed up the ponies to 286 but came with the four-speed automatic as standard and the manual gearbox as an option.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Make like Jane Austen once did on a day trip from the city with her family and strike out to the New Forest, the southernmost national park in Britain where semi-wild ponies roam freely on its grassy commons.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 3 June 2025
Get Outside See Wild Ponies At Grayson Highlands State Park, set off on a scenic hike to spot its famous free-roaming wild ponies.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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“Pony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pony. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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pony
noun
po·ny
ˈpō-nē 
plural ponies
1
: a small horse
especially
: a horse of any of several breeds of very small compact animals
2
: a word-for-word translation of a foreign language text
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