Horse

/hɔːrs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large domesticated mammal with hooves, typically used for riding, racing, and carrying loads.

She rode her horse along the beach at sunset.

An animal of the species Equus ferus caballus, known for its speed and endurance.

The horse galloped across the field, its mane flowing in the wind.

A male horse, particularly when used for breeding.

The farmer kept a stallion as a breeding horse.

A specific type of horse used in certain events, such as dressage or show jumping.

He trained a thoroughbred horse for the upcoming race.

A chess piece that moves in an L-shape; also known as a knight.

She used her horse to attack the opponent's king.

Old English 'hors', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'paard' and German 'Pferd'.

hold your horses:

To wait and be patient.

dark horse:

A candidate or competitor about whom little is known, often with hidden abilities.

horse around:

To engage in playful or silly behavior.

straight from the horse's mouth:

Directly from the most authoritative source.

A term for a large amount of money, particularly in gambling.

He lost a lot of horses on that bet.

A reference to something or someone strong or powerful.

That guy is a real horse in the gym.