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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Examples include Roan’s retro Grammy Awards performance atop a giant pink pony and surrounded by clown cowboys, and arriving on stage at the 2024 Governors Ball by bursting out of a smoking bong apple and emerging in full body paint as the Statue of Liberty.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
The Dolphins came out in pony personnel (two running backs on the field) with running back Raheem Mostert in the backfield and De’Von Achane in the slot.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 8 July 2025
The volunteer firefighters decided to take ponies that were grazing on Assateague Island and sell them at an auction on Chincoteague Island.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
Riding on a pony is an insult as a proper military commander rides a horse.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 2 July 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
The Dolphins came out in pony personnel (two running backs on the field) with running back Raheem Mostert in the backfield and De’Von Achane in the slot.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 8 July 2025
The volunteer firefighters decided to take ponies that were grazing on Assateague Island and sell them at an auction on Chincoteague Island.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
Riding on a pony is an insult as a proper military commander rides a horse.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 2 July 2025
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“Pony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pony. Accessed 18 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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