Clydesdale

American

[klahydz-deyl] / ˈklaɪdzˌdeɪl /

noun

one of a Scottish breed of strong, hardy draft horses, having a feathering of long hairs along the backs of the legs.

Clydesdale British

/ ˈklaɪdzˌdeɪl /

noun

a heavy powerful breed of carthorse, originally from Scotland

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Etymology

Origin of Clydesdale

First recorded in 1780–90; after Clydesdale, Scotland

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If you are moved by a Budweiser Clydesdale ad in 2026, you officially qualify for AARP.

From Slate ● Feb. 8, 2026

Budweiser's "American Icons" spot, marking the brewer's 150th anniversary, pairs its iconic Clydesdale horses with a bald eagle in a soaring tribute set to Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird."

From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026

Viewers surveyed in USA Today’s annual Super Bowl Ad Meter chose a Budweiser commercial featuring the beer brand’s iconic Clydesdale horses as their favorite.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2025

Another lender, Clydesdale Bank, said it was withdrawing deals via brokers later on Thursday owing to high demand.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2023

My oversize sneakers clopped on the court like a pair of Clydesdale hooves.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

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