horse — a large four-legged animal that people ride or use for carrying things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large four-legged animal that people ride or use for carrying things
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɔːrs/
Example Sentences
- My horse ate my homework... said no student ever!
- The police officer rode his horse through the busy street.
- Don't look a gift horse in the mouth - just say thank you!
horse
NOUN[/hɔːrs/]
a large four-legged animal that people ride or use for carrying things
A young girl gently pats a brown horse at the countryside stable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'horse' derives from Old English 'hors', which descended from Proto-Germanic *hursaz. This ancient Germanic root reflects the animal's deep cultural significance across Indo-European societies since prehistoric times.
Breakdown
hors (Old English) + -e (Middle English inflectional suffix) → horse (Modern English). The word maintains its Proto-Germanic root with the addition of the final vowel characteristic of Old English noun endings.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My horse ate my homework... said no student ever!”
“The police officer rode his horse through the busy street.”
“Don't look a gift horse in the mouth - just say thank you!”
“The horse winner of the race got a golden carrot trophy.”
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