horse
word
/ˈhɔɹs/
hors
/hˈɔːs/
haws
Definition
A large, strong animal with four legs, a mane, and a tail, often used for riding, racing, or carrying things.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal and figurative language (e.g., 'hold your horses'). 'Horse' refers to the animal, not to meat (which is 'horsemeat'). Used in sports and idioms. Distinct from 'pony' (a small horse).
Spanish: caballoPortuguese (BR): cavaloPortuguese (PT): cavaloChinese (Simplified): 马Chinese (Traditional): 馬Hindi: घोड़ाArabic: حصانBengali: ঘোড়াRussian: лошадьJapanese: 馬Vietnamese: ngựaKorean: 말Turkish: atUrdu: گھوڑاIndonesian: kuda
Example Sentences
The horse is running in the field.
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She rides her horse every weekend.
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A baby horse is called a foal.
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Wow, that's a beautiful horse you've got there!
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He bet all his money on that horse and lost.
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Sometimes I wish I could run as fast as a horse.
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