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 5 Star Farm petting zoo — which has events listed on its website dating back more than 15 years — features animals like camels, ponies, llamas and more, according to its website.
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The dead included a Nepalese citizen and a local Muslim pony ride operator.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The town is located near both Mount Rogers and the Grayson Highlands State Park, known for its miniature ponies that roam the grounds.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
Also discovered was a cauldron and a bowl that might have been used to mix wine, as well as ceremonial spears, bridle bits and elaborate horse harnesses for at least 14 ponies.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
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Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
The dead included a Nepalese citizen and a local Muslim pony ride operator.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The town is located near both Mount Rogers and the Grayson Highlands State Park, known for its miniature ponies that roam the grounds.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
Also discovered was a cauldron and a bowl that might have been used to mix wine, as well as ceremonial spears, bridle bits and elaborate horse harnesses for at least 14 ponies.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Pony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pony. Accessed 21 May. 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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