Word
steed
US/ˈstid/
UK/stˈiːd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a horse, especially one that is very strong or beautiful. You usually hear this word in stories or when someone is being very poetic.
n. 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.”
Examples
simple
“The knight rode his white steed into the castle.”
contextual
“In many classic fairy tales, the hero is seen riding his loyal steed across the dark forest.”
complex
“The poet described the king's arrival as a majestic procession, with his silver-maned steed leading the way through the ancient stone gates.”
Real-World Examples
“I may well never finish it, but I am resolved to at least get to the point where I have my own steed and a pair of decent boots.” Etymology
Inherited from Middle English stede (“steed”), from Old English stēda (“stallion, stud”), from Proto-West Germanic *stōdijō; (compare Old Dutch stoti (“herd of horses”), Old High German stuot (“herd of horses”)).
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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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