colt

¹ American  

[kohlt] / koʊlt /

noun

1. a young male animal of the horse family.

2. a male horse of not more than four years of age.

3. a young or inexperienced person.

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Colt ² American  

[kohlt] / koʊlt /

Trademark.

1. a brand of revolver.

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Colt ³ American  

[kohlt] / koʊlt /

noun

1. Samuel, 1814–62, U.S. inventor of the Colt revolver.

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colt ¹ British  

/ kəʊlt /

noun

1. a male horse or pony under the age of four

2. an awkward or inexperienced young person

3. sport

   1. a young and inexperienced player

   2. a member of a junior team

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Colt ² British  

/ kəʊlt /

noun

1. a type of revolver, pistol, etc

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Etymology

Origin of colt

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; compare dialectal Swedish kult little pig

Example Sentences

Whether Baffert has another Derby winner in Plutarch won’t be known for 12 weeks, but the colt certainly has the bloodlines.

From Los Angeles Times

The last time we saw Forever Young in this country was a year ago when the 4-year-old colt finished third in the Classic.

From Los Angeles Times

The colt won his first race on July 26 at Del Mar and then won the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity on Sept. 7.

From Los Angeles Times

A decision has not been made if the colt will return to racing next year or be retired to stallion duty.

From Los Angeles Times

“He told me I should try and get in on a colt and get in on the Derby dream,” Werth said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• filly