horseback

[hawrs-bak]

noun

1. the back of a horse.

2. Geology.,  a low, natural ridge of sand or gravel; an esker.

adverb

1. on horseback.

   to ride horseback.

adjective

1. made or given in a casual or speculative way; approximate or offhand.

   a horseback estimate on the construction costs.

horseback

/ ˈhɔːsˌbæk /

noun

1. 1. a horse's back (esp in the phrase on horseback )

   2. ( as modifier )

      horseback riding

Word History and Origins

Origin of horseback¹

1350–1400; Middle English. See horse, back ¹

Example Sentences

“We provide the same service that you would get out of a black-and-white car, but on horseback,” Hubbard said.

From Los Angeles Times

These demons gallop through the country on horseback, eagerly waging war with sanity, facts and anyone who scares them — which is pretty much the whole world.

From Salon

“So there’s fishing, horseback riding, and poker. Kate made a custom poker mat herself, so we’re going to kind of be leaning into it. Our second day is going to be line dancing and everything.”

From Los Angeles Times

Hiking, camping, horseback riding and really anything that involves getting into the grass will up your chances of being exposed to the bugs.

From Los Angeles Times

The operation reached a controversial zenith in July when scores of troops on horseback wearing tactical gear and driving armored vehicles, rolled through MacArthur Park.

From Los Angeles Times