horseman

American  

[hawrs-muhn] / ˈhɔrs mən /

noun

PLURAL

horsemen

1. a person who is skilled in riding a horse.

2. a person on horseback.

3. a person who owns, breeds, trains, or tends horses.

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horseman British  

/ ˈhɔːsmən /

noun

1. a person who is skilled in riding or horsemanship

2. a person who rides a horse

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Other Word Forms

• horsewoman noun
• underhorseman noun

Etymology

Origin of horseman

First recorded in 1175–1225, horseman is from the Middle English word horsman. See horse, -man

Example Sentences

“The cuckoo clock, the Dutch door, the daylight basement — humble horsemen of the domestic Apocalypse. The VWs, parked in the driveway.”

From Los Angeles Times

“This marked a dramatic pivot in the ‘blame game’ moving away from surface issues, soils, extreme weather and management of same, to blaming horsemen.”

From Los Angeles Times

We just said, ‘OK, here’s your millions of dollars, horsemen, increase purses.’

From Los Angeles Times

If many of the trainers and horsemen decide to go elsewhere, or retire from the business, it could endanger the fairs.

From Los Angeles Times

Later scenes showcase Sheridan’s impressive skill as a horseman and his sculpted torso.

From Los Angeles Times