# horseman

/ˈhɔɹsmən/ (US) · /hˈɔːsmən/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/horseman
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

a person who is skilled at riding horses. You use this to describe someone who rides often or professionally.

For teachers: 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.

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