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saddle

[ˈsædl]

saddle Definition

  • 1a seat fastened on the back of a horse or other animal for riding, typically made of leather and raised at the front and rear
  • 2a cut of meat from the lower back of an animal

Using saddle: Examples

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

  • Example

    He tightened the saddle on the horse's back.

  • Example

    She rode her horse without a saddle.

  • Example

    The saddle of lamb is a popular dish in many restaurants.

  • Example

    The butcher recommended the saddle of beef for the pot roast.

saddle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for saddle

Phrases with saddle

  • in control of a situation

    Example

    After months of chaos, the new CEO is finally in the saddle and making changes.

  • saddle up

    to prepare to ride a horse or other animal

    Example

    We need to saddle up and get going before it gets too dark.

  • a sore or tender area of skin caused by friction from riding a horse or bicycle

    Example

    After a long day of riding, she had developed a painful saddle sore.

Origins of saddle

from Old English 'sadol', from Proto-Germanic 'sathulaz'

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Summary: saddle in Brief

A 'saddle' [ˈsædl] is a seat that is fastened onto the back of a horse or other animal for riding. It is typically made of leather and raised at the front and rear. 'Saddle' also refers to a cut of meat from the lower back of an animal. Phrases like 'in the saddle' and 'saddle up' are used to denote control and preparation, respectively.