horse opera

horse op·er·a

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hawrs op-er-uh, op-ruh]
- /hɔrs ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə/
- /hɔːs ˈɒp.ər.ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawrs op-er-uh, op-ruh]
- /hɔrs ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə/

Definitions of horse opera words

noun horse opera a television or radio program or motion picture about the Wild West, often presented serially and usually dealing with adventures of cowboys, gunmen, gold prospectors, etc. Compare Western (def 8). 1
noun horse opera western (sense 6) 0
noun horse opera (Idiomatic) A theatrical production, film, or program on radio or television depicting adventures of characters in the American Old West; a western. 0
noun horse opera (Idiomatic) (archaic) An equestrian show, as in a circus. 0

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horse opera popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for horse opera

noun horse opera

spaghetti western — a low-budget western movie shot in Italy or Spain, usually with Italian actors and an American star.
oater — a movie, television show, etc., about the frontier days of the U.S. West; western; horse opera.
western — lying toward or situated in the west: our company's western office.
shoot-'em-up — a motion-picture or television program that emphasizes gunplay, action, and often violence.

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