noun
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a horse used in battle
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informal a veteran soldier, politician, or elderly person, esp one who is aggressive
Etymology
Origin of warhorse
Example Sentences
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The warhorse Wawrinka departed for a medical timeout after the third set as his Melbourne escapades caught up with him.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
What position you play is also a factor - Youngs and Care are scrum-halves and Goode and Brown full-backs - with warhorse prop Cole something of an outlier.
From BBC • May 29, 2025
McAvoy takes like a battle-tested Marine to his role as commander in this smart, stylish enterprise, a worthy re-equipping of a warhorse if there ever was one.
From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2022
Kim kicked off the season on Aug. 21 with Puccini’s “Tosca,” a warhorse that is a sentimental favorite for the company.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2021
The warhorse was the wrong mount for ranging, but try and tell that to the lordling.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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