noun
horseman
HAWS-muhn
Horseman (noun) means a man who rides a horse, especially one who does so skillfully. Example: “The old horseman could break in a wild stallion in a week.”
noun
1
A man who rides a horse, especially one who does so skillfully.
"The old horseman could break in a wild stallion in a week."
"A lone horseman appeared on the ridge at sunset."
2
A soldier who fights on horseback.
"The horsemen charged the enemy line at full gallop."
How to use horseman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man who rides horses, or a mounted soldier.
Common pairings
skilled horseman
mounted horsemen
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Word forms
- Plural
- horsemen
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Etymology
From Middle English horsman — simply horse plus man.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for horseman
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What does “horseman” mean?
The word “horseman” means a man who rides a horse, especially one who does so skillfully. In plain terms, a man who rides horses, or a mounted soldier.
How do you pronounce “horseman”?
“Horseman” is pronounced HAWS-muhn (/ˈhɔɹsmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “horseman” in a sentence?
Here is “horseman” used in a sentence: “The old horseman could break in a wild stallion in a week.”
What part of speech is “horseman”?
“Horseman” is a noun.
Where does the word “horseman” come from?
The word “horseman” comes from Middle English. From Middle English horsman — simply horse plus man.
How many meanings does “horseman” have?
“Horseman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a man who rides a horse, especially one who does so skillfully.
