rocking horse

noun

: a toy horse mounted on rockers

called also hobbyhorse

Examples of rocking horse in a Sentence

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The party roared on in Doubles which was decked out in holiday lights, reindeer, sleighs, and a groaning 20-foot buffet table centered with a giant rocking horse surrounded by desserts. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024 Designed by Fritz Hansen in 1946, this decorative rocking horse is available in black and white ash. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Northlight Lighted Rocking Horse Outdoor Christmas Decoration Get this adorably festive holiday rocking horse on sale for 16% off at Target today. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024 This adorable and affordable rocking horse ($65) is cleverly designed a saddle, bridle and even little stirups. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rocking horse 

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rocking horse was in 1724

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“Rocking horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocking%20horse. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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rocking horse

noun
: a toy horse mounted on rockers

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