1
a
: foal
especially
: a male foal
b
: a young male horse that is usually not castrated and has not attained an arbitrarily designated age (such as four years)
2
: a young untried person
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Examples of colt in a Sentence
a colt who looked to the team's more experienced players for advice
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In other news: Horse racing: After a three-year suspension, Bob Baffert was victorious in his return to Churchill Downs on Wednesday with his colt, Barnes.
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Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 1 Dec. 2024
The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the Future Stars Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The victory came as sweetly as possible for trainer Chad Brown, who had stood by his colt through an admirable, if more than a little frustrating, Triple Crown campaign.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
His trio of colts is led by undefeated Mindframe, who will start from the outside No. 10 post.
—Spencer Ripchik, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
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Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 1 Dec. 2024
The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the Future Stars Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The victory came as sweetly as possible for trainer Chad Brown, who had stood by his colt through an admirable, if more than a little frustrating, Triple Crown campaign.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
His trio of colts is led by undefeated Mindframe, who will start from the outside No. 10 post.
—Spencer Ripchik, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
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“Colt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colt. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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colt
noun1
: foal entry 1
especially
: a young male horse
2
: an inexperienced young person
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