plural noun
Large, strong animals with four legs, long manes, and long tails, used for riding, racing, and work.
Horses are strong animals used for riding and work.
Many people enjoy watching horses run.
American English
How to pronounce horses
nounA1Common word
HORsihz
/ˈhɔɹ.sɪz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of horse
Large, strong animals with four legs, long manes, and long tails, used for riding, racing, and work.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Chess pieces usually called knights. They move two squares in one direction and one square at a right angle.
The horses are lined up on the chessboard.
The horses can jump over other pieces.
Good to know
In American English, these chess pieces are usually called knights, not horses.
Useful expressions
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.