quarter horse
Americannoun
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one of a breed of strong horses developed in the U.S. for short-distance races, usually a quarter of a mile.
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a horse of this breed used in herding livestock.
noun
Etymology
Origin of quarter horse
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Danger, a chestnut quarter horse with a white blaze down his face and a deep copper coat, was born the same summer Hunter first wore an Auburn jersey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025
Williams said the new proposal was put together by racetrack veterinarians before being reviewed by officials in thoroughbred, standardbred and quarter horse racing.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
Los Alamitos, which runs a year-round quarter horse and low-quality thoroughbred meeting, still exists because of the conviction and commitment of 87-year-old owner Ed Allred.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
The track will host the All American Futurity - the richest quarter horse race - over the Labor Day weekend.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 25, 2023
Grandpa was on Dancer, a muscular bay quarter horse stallion.
From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III
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