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

Opposition supporters marched behind horsemen dressed as hussars -- Hungary's historic light cavalry formation.

From Barron's

Joseph Stiglitz says the four horsemen of the economic apocalypse are nearing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Across the gold-leaf ground, horsemen of the avant-garde charge into the indigo ocean, firing arrows in pursuit of the fleeing Taira clan boats.

From The Wall Street Journal

Our deepest condolences are extended to John’s wife, Dottie, and his family, including those horsemen and women who worked closely with John for so many years.

From Los Angeles Times

Figuring out the purse for 34 of the 35 graded stakes races at Santa Anita is, for horsemen anyway, maddeningly simple: Just look up the minimum purse required in North America.

From Los Angeles Times