warhorse

[US]/'wɔ:,hɔ:s/
[UK]/ˈwɔrˌhɔrs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

military horse seasoned veteran experienced person
Word Forms
Third Person Singularwarhorses
Pluralwarhorses

Phrases & Collocations

brave warhorse

loyal warhorse

battle-hardened warhorse

Example Sentences

The old warhorse led the charge into battle.

He rode his trusty warhorse into the sunset.

The warhorse galloped across the battlefield.

The knight mounted his warhorse with ease.

The warhorse was covered in armor for protection.

The warhorse neighed loudly as it charged forward.

The warhorse showed great stamina during the long journey.

The warhorse was well-trained for battle.

The warhorse was a valuable asset to the army.

The warhorse was known for its bravery on the battlefield.

Real-world Examples

The old warhorse from Kansas needed someone young and nakedly political.

Source: The Economist - Arts

And you know, " SOS" is such a warhorse of a song.

Source: GQ — Representative Roles of Celebrities

Amid a surfeit of TikTok celebrities and minor Hollywood glitterati, only a few old warhorses like Tom Cruise are guaranteed to bring out the crowds.

Source: Economist Business

The square was dominated by a white marble statue of a headless man in impossibly ornate armor, astride a warhorse similarly arrayed. " Who might that be" ? wondered Tyrion.

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

Yes, Father, Bran told him. He looked up. Wrapped in his furs and leathers, mounted on his great warhorse, his lord father loomed over him like a giant. Robb says the man died bravely, but Jon says he was afraid.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones (Bilingual Edition)

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