Horse: Meaning, Examples, and Usage

Meaning 1：large hoofed mammal (horse)

horse 🔊

/hɔːrs/

A large, solid-hoofed mammal often used for riding, work, or as a pet.

Brown horse grazing in sunny meadow with saddle and bridle

large hoofed mammal 🔊

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/lɑːrdʒ huːft ˈmæml/

A large, solid-hoofed animal (Equus ferus caballus) domesticated for riding, work, and companionship, known for its speed, strength, and grace.

📁 Category：Animal Protection 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'hors', Proto-Germanic '*hrussą', meaning 'runner'.

💡 Mnemonic

H-O-R-S-E: Huge, Outstanding, Rapid, Strong, Elegant – qualities of a horse.

📖 Example

We went for a relaxing ride on horseback along the country path at sunset. 🔊 We went for a relaxing ride on horseback along the country path at sunset.

🔗 Collocations

ride a horse – To sit on a horse and control its movement by using reins and legs.

horse racing – A sport where horses compete to be the fastest over a set distance.

horse stable – A building where horses are kept and cared for.

🔄 Synonyms

steed (n.) – A literary term for a strong, fast horse, often used in epic tales.

pony (n.) – A small breed of horse, often used for children's riding.

mare (n.) – An adult female horse.

🌱 Derivatives

horseman (n.) – A person who rides or works with horses.

horseback (adv./adj.) – On the back of a horse, or a ride on a horse.

horsefly (n.) – A large fly that bites horses and other animals.

📖 Cultural Story

Horses were domesticated around 4000 BCE and revolutionized transport. The word 'horse' appears in idioms like 'dark horse' and 'horsepower'.