noun
highwayman
HEYE-way-muhn
Highwayman (noun) means a robber, historically on horseback, who held up travellers on public roads. Example: “The stagecoach was ambushed by a highwayman demanding gold and jewels.”
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A robber, historically on horseback, who held up travellers on public roads.
"The stagecoach was ambushed by a highwayman demanding gold and jewels."
How to use highwayman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned term for a road robber, often pictured on horseback with a pistol and mask.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
A compound of highway and man, describing a robber who worked the open road.
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What does “highwayman” mean?
The word “highwayman” means a robber, historically on horseback, who held up travellers on public roads. In plain terms, an old-fashioned term for a road robber, often pictured on horseback with a pistol and mask.
How do you pronounce “highwayman”?
“Highwayman” is pronounced HEYE-way-muhn (/ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “highwayman” in a sentence?
Here is “highwayman” used in a sentence: “The stagecoach was ambushed by a highwayman demanding gold and jewels.”
What part of speech is “highwayman”?
“Highwayman” is a noun.
