warhorse — a veteran soldier, politician, or other person who has a lot of experience in a particular field
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a veteran soldier, politician, or other person who has a lot of experience in a particular field
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːrhɔːrs/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather is a warhorse who still beats me at chess every time.
- Romeo and Juliet is such a warhorse that every theater company performs it.
- The CEO called him the company's warhorse because he survived five different bosses.
warhorse
NOUN[/ˈwɔːrhɔːrs/]
a veteran soldier, politician, or other person who has a lot of experience in a particular field
Experienced veteran leading the team
The warhorse's voice is hoarse, but his words still have force!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Warhorse originated as a literal compound of 'war' and 'horse', referring to a sturdy cavalry horse trained and used in medieval warfare. The term later evolved metaphorically to describe a seasoned veteran or reliable person with extensive experience, much like a battle-hardened mount.
Breakdown
war (conflict, battle) + horse (equine animal) = warhorse. The compound shifted from denoting a literal military mount to figuratively representing an experienced, dependable individual or a reliably effective tool or strategy.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather is a warhorse who still beats me at chess every time.”
“Romeo and Juliet is such a warhorse that every theater company performs it.”
“The CEO called him the company's warhorse because he survived five different bosses.”
“This old warhorse of a computer still runs perfectly after 10 years.”
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