# steed

/ˈstid/ (US) · /stˈiːd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/steed
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a horse, especially one that is very strong or beautiful. You usually hear this word in stories or when someone is being very poetic.

For teachers: a horse, typically one of great strength or beauty. Often used in a literary or archaic context to evoke a sense of grandeur or heroism.

## Examples

- The knight rode his white steed into the castle.
- In many classic fairy tales, the hero is seen riding his loyal steed across the dark forest.
- The poet described the king's arrival as a majestic procession, with his silver-maned steed leading the way through the ancient stone gates.

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