mustang

word

/ˈməsˌtæŋ/
MUH-stang
/mˈʌstæŋ/
MUH-stang

Definition

A mustang is a small, wild horse that lives in North America, known for its strength and independence. The word can also refer to a famous car model, the Ford Mustang.

Usage & Nuances

'Mustang' is used for wild horses in North America, mainly in the US. In popular culture, it also refers to the Ford Mustang car. Context will tell which meaning is intended. The animal meaning is slightly formal or poetic; the car meaning is very common in casual speech.

Example Sentences

A mustang is a wild horse that lives in the western United States.

basic

The Ford Mustang is a popular sports car.

basic

Many mustangs still run free on the plains.

basic

He dreamed of driving a red Mustang down the highway.

natural

The movie showed a herd of mustangs running wild in the desert.

natural

I’ve always wanted to see a wild mustang up close.

natural