noun Uncommon

ponies

Ponies (noun) means Units of horsepower, especially in describing a car or engine's output. Example: “That engine puts out over 400 ponies.”

noun

Units of horsepower, especially in describing a car or engine's output.

"That engine puts out over 400 ponies."

Horse racing, or the racehorses themselves.

"He lost his paycheck betting on the ponies again."

How to use ponies

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPlural of pony — small horses, or informally, horsepower or horse racing.

Common pairings

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ponies” mean?

The word “ponies” means units of horsepower, especially in describing a car or engine's output. In plain terms, plural of pony — small horses, or informally, horsepower or horse racing.

How do you use “ponies” in a sentence?

Here is “ponies” used in a sentence: “That engine puts out over 400 ponies.”

What part of speech is “ponies”?

“Ponies” is a noun.

Is “ponies” a common word?

“Ponies” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “ponies” have?

“Ponies” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: units of horsepower, especially in describing a car or engine's output.