noun

brumby

BRUHM-bee

Brumby (noun) means a wild horse living free in the Australian bush. Example: “A herd of brumbies galloped across the outback plain.”

noun

A wild horse living free in the Australian bush.

"A herd of brumbies galloped across the outback plain."

How to use brumby

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn Australian term for a feral, free-roaming horse.

When to use it

Chiefly Australian English.

Word forms

brumbies plural, Brumbys plural

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Etymology

Origin uncertain, though one popular story traces it to James Brumby, an early Australian settler whose escaped horses supposedly gave the word its name.

Frequently asked questions

What does “brumby” mean?

The word “brumby” means a wild horse living free in the Australian bush. In plain terms, an Australian term for a feral, free-roaming horse.

How do you pronounce “brumby”?

“Brumby” is pronounced BRUHM-bee (/ˈbɹʌmbi/ in IPA).

How do you use “brumby” in a sentence?

Here is “brumby” used in a sentence: “A herd of brumbies galloped across the outback plain.”

What part of speech is “brumby”?

“Brumby” is a noun.