horse

[hɔːrs]

horse Definition

• 1. a large, four-legged animal with a mane and tail, used for riding, racing, and to carry and pull loads
• 2. a frame or structure used to support something heavy, such as a ship's mast

Using horse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "horse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She loves to ride horses in the countryside.

• Example

  The horse won the race by a nose.

• Example

  The ship's mast was supported by a wooden horse.

• Example

  The carriage was pulled by two horses.

horse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for horse

• stallion
• mare
• pony
• colt
• filly

Phrases with horse

• dark horse

  a person or thing that is little known but may unexpectedly achieve success

  Example

  The new employee turned out to be a dark horse and quickly rose through the ranks.

• get off one's high horse

  to stop acting arrogantly or condescendingly

  Example

  He needs to get off his high horse and start treating his coworkers with respect.

• one-horse town

  a small, unimportant town

  Example

  I grew up in a one-horse town where nothing ever happened.

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Summary: horse in Brief

A 'horse' [hɔːrs] is a large, four-legged animal used for riding, racing, and carrying or pulling loads. It can also refer to a frame or structure used to support something heavy, such as a ship's mast. Phrases like 'dark horse' and 'one-horse town' extend the term to idiomatic expressions.