standardbred

noun

stan·​dard·​bred ˈstan-dərd-ˌbred How to pronounce standardbred (audio)
often capitalized
: any of a breed of trotting and pacing horses developed in the U.S., noted for speed and stamina, and used especially in harness racing

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Then Calabrese got into harness racing and at one time owned about 50 standardbreds. Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 21 Nov. 2024 Riders brought their ponies, thoroughbreds, clydesdales and standardbreds to Pimlico to walk in the footsteps of such champions as Secretariat, Seabiscuit, American Pharoah, Cigar and Justify. baltimoresun.com, 8 July 2018

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First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of standardbred was in 1888

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“Standardbred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standardbred. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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standardbred

noun
stan·​dard·​bred ˈstan-dərd-ˌbred How to pronounce standardbred (audio)
: any of a U.S. breed of trotting and pacing horses noted for speed and endurance

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