Synonyms of colt

colt

noun

ˈkōlt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• novice
• apprentice
• rookie
• beginner
• freshman
• newcomer
• virgin
• fledgling
• cub
• tenderfoot
• tyro
• greenhorn
• rook
• recruit
• novitiate
• newbie
• student
• babe
• neophyte
• punk
• boot
• abecedarian
• trainee
• candidate
• amateur
• learner
• entrant
• dilettante
• probationer
• dabbler

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• veteran
• vet
• master
• pro
• old-timer
• expert
• old hand
• professional

Example Sentences

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