Warhorses Meaning in English
word · lemma: warhorse
Definition
'Warhorses' are horses used in battle, or people, things, or songs that have a lot of experience and have been used many times, especially in a figurative sense.
Usage & Nuances
'Warhorses' is formal when referring to horses in battle, but figuratively, it means a veteran, an experienced person, or something (like a song or show) performed many times. Common collocations: 'political warhorse', 'Broadway warhorse'. Don't confuse with 'workhorse' (something reliable for tasks).
Example Sentences
The knights rode their warhorses into battle.
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Old songs can become warhorses after being played for years.
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The two generals were both respected warhorses.
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That actor is a real Broadway warhorse; he’s been in the same show for decades.
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Some political warhorses never really retire, they just keep coming back.
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This speech is one of his old warhorses—he’s given it so many times before.
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