adj
Uncommon
equestrian
ih-KWEHS-tree-uhn
Equestrian (adj) means relating to horse riding. Example: “She won a medal in the equestrian events at the Olympics.”
adj
1
Relating to horse riding.
"She won a medal in the equestrian events at the Olympics."
noun
1
A person who rides horses, especially skillfully or competitively.
"The show attracted equestrians from all over the country."
How to use equestrian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with horse riding, or a horse rider.
Common pairings
equestrian sport
equestrian centre
skilled equestrian
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Word forms
- Plural
- equestrians
- Comparative
- more equestrian
- Superlative
- most equestrian
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Etymology
From Latin equester, "of horsemen," from equus ("horse").
Synonyms
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horseman
horseback rider
Related words
Rhymes for equestrian
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What does “equestrian” mean?
The word “equestrian” means relating to horse riding. In plain terms, to do with horse riding, or a horse rider.
How do you pronounce “equestrian”?
“Equestrian” is pronounced ih-KWEHS-tree-uhn (/ɪˈkwɛs.tri.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “equestrian” in a sentence?
Here is “equestrian” used in a sentence: “She won a medal in the equestrian events at the Olympics.”
What part of speech is “equestrian”?
Depending on how it is used, “equestrian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “equestrian” come from?
The word “equestrian” comes from Latin. From Latin equester, "of horsemen," from equus ("horse").
Is “equestrian” a common word?
“Equestrian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “equestrian” have?
“Equestrian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to horse riding.
