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 farm is home to goats, Holstein cows, potbellied and kune kune pigs, donkeys, sheep, rabbits, llamas, alpacas, guinea fowl, guinea pigs, geese, chickens, a Shetland pony, and a Shire horse.
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Helicopter rides, hot air balloons, hayrides, pony rides and certain specialty items are extra.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
The free event, now in its 29th year, features a corn maze, corn cannon, pumpkins for sale, pony rides and a petting zoo.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
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Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The farm is home to goats, Holstein cows, potbellied and kune kune pigs, donkeys, sheep, rabbits, llamas, alpacas, guinea fowl, guinea pigs, geese, chickens, a Shetland pony, and a Shire horse.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Helicopter rides, hot air balloons, hayrides, pony rides and certain specialty items are extra.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
The free event, now in its 29th year, features a corn maze, corn cannon, pumpkins for sale, pony rides and a petting zoo.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Pony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pony. Accessed 30 Oct. 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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