white horse
Americannoun
noun
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the outline of a horse carved into the side of a chalk hill, usually dating to the Neolithic, Bronze, or Iron Ages, such as that at Uffington, Berkshire
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(usually plural) a wave with a white broken crest
Etymology
Origin of white horse
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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A wannabe cavalry unit, anchored in the center by an agent on a white horse, swept through a soccer field where children were attending day camp just minutes before.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
In the video, Beyoncé's firmly sits on a white horse, waving a large American flag in her hands.
From Salon • Dec. 26, 2024
Tracy, 20, from London, said she saw a black horse and a white horse - which appeared to be covered with blood - running from Tower Bridge towards Limehouse Tunnel.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2024
The front of the white horse was covered in red.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024
The white horse broke free and streaked for the brow of the hill.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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