pony
word
/ˈpoʊˌni/
POH-nee
/pˈəʊni/
POH-nee
Definition
A pony is a small horse. It is often kept for riding, farm work, or children's lessons.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a real small horse, not just any young horse. A young horse is a 'foal.' In everyday use, 'pony ride' is a very common phrase. In some contexts, 'pony' can also describe a hairstyle ('ponytail'), but that is a different word use.
Spanish: pony - poniPortuguese (BR): pôneiPortuguese (PT): póneiChinese (Simplified): 小马 - 矮种马Chinese (Traditional): 小馬 - 矮種馬Hindi: टट्टू - छोटा घोड़ाArabic: مُهْر صغير - حصان صغيرBengali: পনিRussian: пониJapanese: ポニーVietnamese: ngựa ponyKorean: 포니Turkish: midilliUrdu: پونیIndonesian: kuda poni
Example Sentences
The girl is riding a pony.
basic
We saw a white pony on the farm.
basic
That pony is smaller than the other horses.
basic
My niece was so excited about her first pony ride.
natural
He keeps saying he wants a pony, but we don't even have a yard.
natural
At the fair, the kids lined up to pet the pony.
natural