noun
Uncommon
mustang
MUH-stang
Mustang (noun) means a small, hardy wild horse descended from domesticated Spanish horses, found roaming the western United States. Example: “A herd of mustangs galloped across the open plain.”
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A small, hardy wild horse descended from domesticated Spanish horses, found roaming the western United States.
"A herd of mustangs galloped across the open plain."
How to use mustang
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wild horse native to the American West, descended from horses brought over by Spanish settlers.
Common pairings
a herd of mustangs
wild mustangs
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Word forms
- Plural
- mustangs
- Third person singular
- mustangs
- Past tense
- mustanged
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Etymology
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish mestengo, meaning a feral or stray animal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mustang” mean?
The word “mustang” means a small, hardy wild horse descended from domesticated Spanish horses, found roaming the western United States. In plain terms, a wild horse native to the American West, descended from horses brought over by Spanish settlers.
How do you pronounce “mustang”?
“Mustang” is pronounced MUH-stang (/ˈmʌˌsteɪ̯ŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mustang” in a sentence?
Here is “mustang” used in a sentence: “A herd of mustangs galloped across the open plain.”
What part of speech is “mustang”?
“Mustang” is a noun.
Where does the word “mustang” come from?
The word “mustang” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Mexican Spanish mestengo, meaning a feral or stray animal.
Is “mustang” a common word?
“Mustang” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Are mustangs truly wild horses or feral horses?
Mustangs are generally considered feral rather than truly wild, since they descend from domesticated Spanish horses that were later released or escaped and now roam freely in the western United States. Their hardiness and free-roaming lifestyle over generations is why they are commonly called wild horses despite this domesticated ancestry.
Where are mustangs typically found?
Mustangs are found roaming the western United States, where they live as small, hardy herds descended from Spanish horses brought to the Americas. Their range historically covered open plains and rangeland across several western states.
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