Definition

A man who is skilled at riding horses or has expertise in handling them.

Example

The horseman expertly guided his horse through the obstacle course.

Conversation

I saw a really skilled horseman at the fair yesterday.

Oh really? What was he doing?

He was performing some amazing tricks on his horse.

That sounds impressive! I’d love to see a show like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Horseman → It is formed from "horse" (from Old English "hors", meaning a large domesticated animal used for riding) and "man" (from Old English "mann", meaning a human being). The word "horseman" refers to a person who rides a horse.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'large domesticated animal' ('horse') that a 'human being' ('man') rides — that's what a horseman is.

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