Word
horseman
Phoneticshorse·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɔɹsmən/
UK/hˈɔːsmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who is skilled at riding horses. You use this to describe someone who rides often or professionally.
n. a person who rides a horse, especially one who is highly skilled or professional. Often used in historical or literary contexts to describe cavalry or skilled riders.
Examples
“The horseman rode through the forest at night.”
“The experienced horseman guided his mount through the narrow mountain pass with ease.”
“In many historical epics, the lone horseman serves as a symbol of both freedom and isolation, traversing vast landscapes that would be impassable by any other means.”
Examples
simple
“The horseman rode through the forest at night.”
contextual
“The experienced horseman guided his mount through the narrow mountain pass with ease.”
complex
“In many historical epics, the lone horseman serves as a symbol of both freedom and isolation, traversing vast landscapes that would be impassable by any other means.”
Etymology
From Middle English horsman, equivalent to horse + man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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