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Secretariat

Secretariat

5 7.4
A famous American racehorse that won the 1973 Triple Crown
  • proper noun
  • /ˌsɛkrəˈtɛrɪət/
: Secretariat
  • The movie about Secretariat showcases his incredible racing career and legacy.

Examples

  • They say, "Secretariat's owner is striking and charismatic."

    Secretariat (2010)

  • Penny Chenery celebrated after Secretariat won the Triple Crown in 1973.

  • - Do you think Secretariat is ready?

    Secretariat (2010)

  • Yeah, Secretariat is a personal friend of mine.

    Parts: The Clonus Horror (1979)

  • So what can you tell us about Secretariat?

    Secretariat (2010)

  • Entering the final turn, Secretariat is moving like a tremendous machine!

    Secretariat (2010)

  • Congratulations, Penny and Secretariat on the fastest Derby ever!

    Secretariat (2010)

  • "Good." "I was at Claiborne Farms once and actually met Secretariat," I said.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Many fans consider Secretariat to be one of the greatest racehorses of all time.

Compounds

United Nations Secretariat
1 3.9

The office that does the daily work of the United Nations

Surface Forms

Secretariat main

Etymology

Secretariat is the same word as the office of secretaries and comes from an old Latin root that means 'secret', the same root as the familiar word secretary. So, the horse Secretariat has a name that sounds official and grand, which fits this famous champion.