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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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
He spent his time traveling and working in a wood shop, making rocking horses, dollhouses, birdhouses and children’s toys for relatives and friends.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2016
During a pregnancy in 1979, Wilson read a magazine article about rocking horses and decided to make one for her baby.
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
