horse show

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawrs shoh]
- /hɔrs ʃoʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawrs shoh]
- /hɔrs ʃoʊ/

Definitions of horse show words

noun horse show a competitive display of the capabilities and qualities of horses and their riders or handlers, usually held as an annual event. 1
noun horse show judged competition of horses 1
countable noun horse show A horse show is a sporting event in which people riding horses compete in order to demonstrate their skill and control. 0
noun horse show an event at which riders show off their skills, and there are other horse-related activities 0

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Origin of horse show

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Horse show

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horse show popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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 show

noun horse show

gymkhana — a field day held for equestrians, consisting of exhibitions of horsemanship and much pageantry.

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