American English pronunciation
How to pronounce ponies
IPA transcription: ['poʊniz]
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Noun
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a range horse of the western United States
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an informal term for a racehorse
“he liked to bet on the ponies”
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a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly)
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a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey
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any of various breeds of small gentle horses usually less than five feet high at the shoulder
Usage examples
- Cow ponies, tied to hitching posts, lined the sandy Main Street.
- Light cavalry on smaller indigenous ponies was armed with throwing spears or bows.
- So many ponies munching; very pretty!
- Among those races we have the Icelandic, and the Fell and Dales ponies.
- Often small ponies or horse-drawn carts can be hired for rides along the beach.
- Participants ride traditional polo ponies.
- So many ponies munching; very pretty!