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horse

noun

ˈhȯrs How to pronounce horse (audio)
Definition of horsenext
as in stallion
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding the mounted police stable their horses in the city park

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Recent Examples of horse Peep that diamond-cut chain (taking cues from a horse bit) woven into the sun-protecting canopy, and don’t overlook the Fox 5 Renew’s ability to be pushed with just one hand. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Inside the ‘Trojan horse’ networks Congress says US adversaries use to subvert America. — FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Just Keenan could usurp Maher, and after a furtive hug of her horse’s neck before the starting bell, the 29-year-old certainly tried. — Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Some clients paid a monthly fee for the farm to board and train their horses. — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse
  1. stallion
  2. colt
  3. filly
  4. racehorse
  5. equine
  6. steed
Noun
  • The stallion gallops onto the field every time the team scores a touchdown, adding to the reverberating noise of fans hooting and hollering in the stands.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In the past few seasons, the German stallion has lit up the world of show jumping with his powerful jumps, striking presence and unusual bloodline.
    — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of stallion
Noun
  • The quarter horse colt was not fully vaccinated, MDARD reported.
    — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • His son, Lloyd, nurtures Reddmare, and Lloyd’s son, Dwayne, rides Reddmare’s colt, O’Boy.
    — Deborah Johnson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of colt
Noun
  • Five older fillies and mares were entered in the 61/2-furlong sprint on the main track.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The Alcibiades and Jessamine are also worth watching because both are for two-year-old fillies, meaning the field is making its first serious appearance on a big stage.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of filly
Noun
  • The Queen tends to sport the brooch during equine events to honor King Edward VII and his legendary Thoroughbred racehorse that won the Epsom Derby in 1909.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • People still can pool together resources with friends to buy a racehorse for $10,000 and see what happens.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of racehorse
Noun
  • That remains true in the 21st century, but today major militaries are looking for robotic platforms to replace their equine equivalents.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026
  • This year alone, five children from Ebony have gone on to the British Racing School, the National Stud and the National Horse Racing College to get their qualifications as a groom to work in the equine industry.
    — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of equine
Noun
  • Although an Assassin's Creed-style parkour system would do wonders for the game's movement given the setting, the protagonist's magical steed was a joy to ride.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Officials say a fire hose was placed beneath the horse for support while responders on scene dug into the muddy bank to form a ramp near the steed.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of steed

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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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