warhorse

Or war-horse,

[wawr-hawrs]

noun

1. a horse used in war; charger.

2. Informal.,  a veteran, as a soldier or politician, of many struggles and conflicts.

3. a musical composition, play, etc., that has been seen, heard, or performed excessively.

warhorse

/ ˈwɔːˌhɔːs /

noun

1. a horse used in battle

2. informal,  a veteran soldier, politician, or elderly person, esp one who is aggressive

Word History and Origins

Origin of warhorse¹

First recorded in 1645–55; war ¹ + horse

Example Sentences

You must know that his sword was as wide as the oars of a boat and could cut down a galloping warhorse.

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The old Tory warhorse and the young Labour MP bonded over discussions on Christian theology.

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Gould became the chief herald of the new era of digital recording, and of the power it gave artists — and audiences — to reconfigure even the most familiar classical warhorses to their individual tastes.

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But what of the old warhorse, the TV movie?

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It was too nice a saddle not to use, made especially for the warhorse.

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• old-timer