warhorse
pronunciation
How to pronounce warhorse in British English:
UK [ˈwɔ:hɔ:s]
How to pronounce warhorse in American English:
US [ˈwɔrhɔrs]
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- Noun:
- a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
- an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
- horse used in war
Word Origin
- warhorse (n.)
- also war-horse, 1650s, "powerful horse ridden into war," from war (n.) + horse (n.). Figurative sense of "seasoned veteran" of anything is attested from 1837. In reference to women perceived as tough, by 1921.
Example
- 1. Alexander the great was extremely fond of his warhorse bucephalus .
- 2. An old civil rights warhorse , she has returned to the political arena to fight another battle .
- 3. A camel is a warhorse designed by comittee .
- 4. Let 's not forget the tried and true warhorse of the fixed rate loan .
- 5. Summon warhorse and summon charger mana cost removed and no longer causes a global cooldown .