American English
/hɔɹs/
One syllable.
A large, strong animal with four legs, a long mane, and a long tail, used for riding, racing, and work.
Most American speakers say “horse” as /hɔɹs/. In some American accents, you may hear /hɑɹs/ instead.
A large, strong animal with four legs, a long mane, and a long tail, used for riding, racing, and work.
She rides her horse every morning.
The horse is waiting by the fence.
ride a horse · horse race · horse racing · wild horse
ride + a/the + horse
a/the + horse + is/was + adjective
The chess piece usually called a knight. It moves two squares in one direction and one square at a right angle.
Move the horse to the center of the board.
The horse can jump over the other pieces.
In American English, this chess piece is usually called a knight, not a horse.
move + the + horse + to + a/the + square
the + horse + can + move + to + a/the + square
To play in a silly or rough way.
The kids were horsing around in the kitchen.
Wait and do not rush.
Hold your horses—we're not leaving yet.
Stop acting as if you are better or more important than other people.
Get off your high horse and listen.