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

Studying for the bar exam, Inez is initially reluctant but agrees if she can lead the march on horseback.

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Some were on horseback, some were on foot, and some— could it be?—were riding velocipedes.

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It also offered horseback riding along the resort’s dirt trails, swimming in a huge outdoor pool, clay tennis courts, casino gambling, an antiques shop, and even a movie theater for the guests.

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Sitting on horseback in chaps and a cowboy hat, Noem addressed the camera with a stern message for immigrants: “Break our laws, we’ll punish you.”

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This summer, MacArthur Park became the site of a federal show of force when a cadre of masked immigration agents stormed the park in armored vehicles and on horseback.

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