pony
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- noun
- /ˈpoʊni/
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pony
- At the petting zoo, the kids loved feeding the friendly pony that quietly nibbled on grass.
- the first pony
And who doesn't want a pony for your birthday?
- And who doesn't want a pony for your birthday?
- We had Bunny rabbits and hamsters and ponies and it wasn't so bad.
- Scott, on the other hand, chose dogs, ponies, motor sledges, and skis.
- He just want to go ride ponies and look in the distance.
- Baby, your pony needs a hip replacement.
- You ever see a pony eat so scary?
Examples
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The children were thrilled to go on a pony ride at the fair, enjoying the gentle swaying of the little horse as it walked.
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In another pen, five more ponies snorted and milled in the morning heat.
Fiction book (1992) -
Pretty pony wants to play at the castle.
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The last time I saw him, he was leading a little kid on a pony ride.
Fiction book (1992) -
Do you want to go to the pony rides?
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Wild ponies play near my house.
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Then he took me upstate to my uncle's farm and led me around on this little pony.
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Off the eastern shore is Assateague Island, where the wild Chincoteague ponies roam the salt marshes.
Academic text (1995) -
She spent the afternoon brushing her pony, marveling at its shiny coat and calm demeanor.
Synonyms
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5.2
A small, quick horse trained for polo
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A very small, sturdy horse with thick shaggy fur from the Shetland Islands
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A small, agile horse ridden to move cattle on a ranch
A small gentle pony that children can ride at fairs or parties
A small, strong pony from Wales that is gentle and smart
A small strong pony from the Shetland Islands with a thick coat
A small strong horse used for riding by Native American people on the plains
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Etymology
Pony probably came into English from a European word for a small horse and simply means a 'small horse' or young horse; think of the same pony in ponytail to remember it is the small kind of horse.