pony

noun

po·​ny ˈpō-nē 

plural ponies

1

a

: a small horse

especially : one of any of several breeds of very small stocky animals noted for their gentleness and endurance

b

: a bronco, mustang, or similar horse of the western U.S.

c

: racehorse

—usually used in plural

2

: something smaller than standard: such as

a

: a small beer glass

b

: a small liqueur glass typically holding one ounce

3

: a literal translation of a foreign language text

especially : one used surreptitiously by students in preparing or reciting lessons

Examples of pony in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Currently, guests can save up to 30% on longer stays of two nights or more, with additional long-stay perks including a complimentary golf clinic, a complimentary yoga session, and access to tennis, squash, and pickleball court, the children's village, and the pony park. —Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024

Grande completed the look with her signature pony tail, a shimmering, choker-style necklace and black square-toed pumps. —Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024

For the 2024 Gotham Awards in New York City on December 2, the Challengers star opted for a simple pony that felt fresh, effortless, and attainable. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024

The new engine’s horsepower output climbed just 11 ponies to 425 hp, but torque saw a mighty boost, going from 295 lb-ft to 406. —Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably from obsolete French poulenet, diminutive of French poulain colt, from Old French pulain, perhaps from Medieval Latin pullamen young animal, from Latin pullus — more at foal

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing pony

• cow pony
• dog and pony show
• one-trick pony
• pony express
• pony up
• Shetland pony
• Welsh mountain pony
• Welsh pony

Kids Definition

pony

noun

po·​ny ˈpō-nē 

plural ponies

1

: a small horse

especially : a horse of any of several breeds of very small compact animals

2

: a word-for-word translation of a foreign language text