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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Creed enters the arena the night of the fight dressed as George Washington, on a big white horse, throwing dollar bills at the crowd.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
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
A white horse carved into a hillside is being checked for damage after it was temporarily turned into a St George's flag.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2025
In the video, Beyoncé's firmly sits on a white horse, waving a large American flag in her hands.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2024
Slim Earl Percy on a white horse, escorted by a group of officers, was cantering slowly across the Common.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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