horseman

[ˈhɔːsmən]
[ˈhɔrsmən]
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A horseman is someone who rides horses for work or pleasure.

You might hear people talking about horsemen as cowboys or horse riders in competitions. In everyday language, though, a horseman can simply be someone who loves to ride and take care of their horses at home. If you've ever seen a person with a big horse farm, they're probably a horseman too.

How common is "horseman"?

Word horseman is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions

noun

  • A man who rides a horse.

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equestrian

Real examples of "horseman" in context

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