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 police investigation has begun after a historic white horse carved into a Wiltshire hillside was temporarily turned into an England flag.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025
There were thousands of roses, presidential suites in impossibly picturesque hotels, a white horse as a Christmas gift.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 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
The front of the white horse was covered in red.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024
The white horse trotted up and nuzzled Gwydion’s hand.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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