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Word

horsemen

Phoneticshorse·men

US/ˈhɔɹsmən/

UK/hˈɔːsmɛn/

Definition

n. people who are skilled at riding horses. You often see this word in history books or stories about the past.

n. riders of horses, especially those who are highly skilled or part of a cavalry unit. Often carries a historical or literary connotation.

Examples

“The horsemen rode across the open field.”

“The ancient army was famous for its skilled horsemen who could shoot arrows while riding at full speed.”

“As the sun began to set, a group of horsemen appeared on the horizon, their silhouettes moving steadily against the darkening sky.”

Examples

simple

“The horsemen rode across the open field.”

contextual

“The ancient army was famous for its skilled horsemen who could shoot arrows while riding at full speed.”

complex

“As the sun began to set, a group of horsemen appeared on the horizon, their silhouettes moving steadily against the darkening sky.”

Usage

The plural form of 'horseman'; takes plural verb agreement.

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B2 · Upper Intermediate
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