horseman
Translation
rider, equestrian, cavalryman
Examples
The skilled horseman rode gracefully.
The skilled horseman rode gracefully.
He was a horseman in the king's army.
He was a horseman in the king's army.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) horseman a man who rides horses The skilled horseman won the race.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rider, equestrian, cavalier
Etymology
From 'horse' + 'man'. Literally, a man who is associated with a horse, especially through riding.
Memory Tips
Picture a man on a horse. The two parts of the word, 'horse' and 'man', directly describe the image.