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colt

noun

ˈkōlt How to pronounce colt (audio)
Definition of coltnext
as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity a colt who looked to the team's more experienced players for advice

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Recent Examples of colt Six days after winning his first race in nearly a year, the multiple Grade 1-stakes-winning colt Journalism has been retired. — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 The Preakness features a venue change to a 115-year-old track that has never hosted the event, a field of some of the best 3-year-old colts in the country and a couple of chances to make horse racing history. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 The 3-year-old colt — trained by Chad Summers, owned by Gold Square LLC and jockeyed by Paco Lopez — was patient. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026 The colt entered the race with 8-1 morning odds and was tailing the favorite, Taj Mahal, at the beginning of the race before eventually pulling ahead. — CBS News, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for colt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colt
  1. novice
  2. apprentice
  3. rookie
  4. beginner
  5. freshman
  6. newcomer
Noun
  • At that time, people overtraded and treated the market like a casino, as novices began participating more frequently.
    — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • For the novice, wine can be mysterious at best, and intimidating at worst.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of novice
Noun
  • Approaching retirement, Patrick searches with exacting standards for someone to fill his shoes, investing time in mentoring young apprentice Matteo.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
  • CEOs would be wise to reinvest some of the profit AI creates into apprentice-style roles that grow entry-level people fast.
    — Michael Chavira, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of apprentice
Noun
  • Swift makes a meta appearance as an unnamed rookie on the team with her sidekick Olivia Benson (cat).
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Wilson threw for 115 yards and a touchdown when challenging the rookie, and that included setting up a crucial first-half touchdown pass to David Moore against Igbinoghene’s coverage.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rookie
Noun
  • And now, a beginner electronics kit has become one small part of a much larger local automation system.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
  • On sale for less than $100 right now, this Abu Garcia combo combines lightweight graphite with an intense grip to offer a rod and reel that works well for beginners and advanced casters alike.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • The sophomore didn’t score during his freshman season, despite leading Florida in receiving with 512 yards.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Honor, who is going into her freshman year at Yale University this fall, posted a picture of her bed next to her desk.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of freshman
Noun
  • Captain Breanna Stewart and newcomers Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were wearing red-and-white versions of their Pumas, Nikes and Reeboks, respectively.
    — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Douthat is the only newcomer added to the opening credits where the correspondents introduce themselves on camera.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of newcomer

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“Colt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colt. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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