horse show

noun

: an exhibition of horses that usually includes competition in riding, driving, and jumping

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Don't forget: There are also some tried and tested fair traditions, like replicas of each New England state's original statehouse and several horse shows. Mike Deehan, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024 Lauer has also stepped out publicly to support Romy at her competitive horse shows. Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024 Images and video showed the two leaders hugging, chatting over tea, riding in an electric vehicle and watching a horse show. Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024 The modern pentathlon is comprised of fencing, horse show jumping, swimming, running and target shooting. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for horse show 

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of horse show was in 1813

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“Horse show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horse%20show. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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