horsewoman

noun

horse·​wom·​an ˈhȯrs-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce horsewoman (audio)
1
: a woman who is a rider or a driver of horses
especially : one whose skill is exceptional
2
: a woman skilled in caring for or managing horses
3
: a woman who breeds or raises horses

Examples of horsewoman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Beyond her royal duties, Queen Elizabeth was a great horsewoman and passed down the passion to her only daughter Princess Anne and later, her eldest granddaughter. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023 The late Queen, who died in September at age 96, was a passionate horsewoman and racing enthusiast. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023 How King Charles' 70-Year Wait Prepared Him for the Throne 'Better Than Any Previous Monarch' A love of horses has run in the royal family for generations, and late matriarch Queen Elizabeth was a great horsewoman like her only daughter and eldest granddaughter. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023 Matt Surette Sears was considered a pioneer in women’s sports — shattering gender norms and accumulating 240 trophies in her lifetime as a four-time tennis champion, the first women’s squash champion, and an accomplished horsewoman, according to the historical society. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Mar. 2023 In another example of congruent storytelling in the Triple H Era, Charlotte was seen smiling approvingly on the outside of the ring similar to Sasha Banks when Bianca Belair snatched the torch from up under Charlotte’s fellow horsewoman at WrestleMania 37. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 2 Apr. 2023 Kristin, an excellent horsewoman, adds more ground for this rejuvenated runner, with distance and Jose Valdivia getting to know her last time out. John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2021 The Zamperla Group was founded by Alberto’s father, Antonio, in 1966, but traces its origins to his great-great-grandfather Angelo, who married a circus horsewoman in the mid-19th century and became an acrobat. Sam Roberts, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2022 The international competition features events in show jumping, dressage, driving, and endurance and was often attended by the Queen, who was an avid horsewoman. Alyson Krueger, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of horsewoman was circa 1578

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“Horsewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horsewoman. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

horsewoman

noun
horse·​wom·​an ˈhȯr-ˌswu̇m-ən How to pronounce horsewoman (audio)
1
: a woman who is a rider or driver of horses
2
: a woman skilled in caring for or managing horses
3
: a woman who breeds or raises horses

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