rocking horse
noun
a toy horse, as of wood, mounted on rockers or springs, on which children may ride; hobbyhorse.
rocking horses
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pluralof rocking horse.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Also offered: a straw maze, pumpkin decorating, a petting zoo, giant rocking horses, slides and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
From rocking horses to teddy bears, the sign has been restored to its former glory, albeit temporarily, while the council says it cannot fund a replacement.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2023
Up close, the contents were visible through the taut clear wrapping: scratched-up furniture, lamps, bathroom scales, and everywhere children’s things – rocking horses, strollers, baby swings, bouncy seats.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 12, 2017
It was the beginning of a one-woman business making handcrafted rocking horses, initially sold by word-of-mouth, and now on the Web.
From The New Yorker ● May 20, 2016
She stops in the doorway of what I assume is the twins' playroom; two rocking horses sit in the corner, and child-size shelves are lined with books and toys.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
