horseman
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.”
How to use horseman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man who rides horses, or a mounted soldier.
Word forms
horsemen plural, Horsemans plural
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The old _____ could break in a wild stallion in a week.
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.