ponies
word · lemma: pony
/ˈpoʊniz/
POH-neez
/pˈəʊnɪz/
POH-neez
Definition
Ponies are small horses, usually with a stocky body and a gentle temperament, often kept as pets or for riding, especially by children.
Usage & Nuances
'Ponies' is the plural of 'pony.' It is typically used for small horse breeds, not just baby horses (which are called 'foals'). 'My Little Pony' is a famous children's brand.
Spanish: ponisPortuguese (BR): poniesPortuguese (PT): póneisChinese (Simplified): 小马Chinese (Traditional): 小馬Hindi: पोनियाँArabic: مُهُورBengali: টাট্টু ঘোড়াRussian: пониJapanese: ポニーVietnamese: ngựa ponyKorean: 조랑말Turkish: midilliUrdu: چھوٹے گھوڑےIndonesian: kuda poni
Example Sentences
The farm has many ponies and horses.
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My sister collects toy ponies from different countries.
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Did you see those adorable ponies wearing hats?
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At summer camp, kids learn to care for the ponies each morning.
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There are three ponies in the field.
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Children like to ride ponies at the fair.
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