Synonyms for

Cavalry

Verb / ˈkævʌlri: / Another word for cavalry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cavalry refers to soldiers who fight on horseback.

Synonyms & similar words

horsecavalry horse equestrians riders knights horsemen lancers dragoons hussars cuirassiers cataphracts chevaliers chasseurs uhlan carabiniers lanciers cossacks spahis tatars mamelukes

Synonyms by register

Formal

mounted troops horsemen equestrian force

Literary

horse guard equites

Antonyms

infantry foot soldiers ground troops dismounted troops walkers

Common collocations

  • charge of the cavalry
  • light cavalry
  • heavy cavalry
  • cavalry charge
  • cavalry unit
  • cavalry regiment
  • cavalry officer

Word family

noun cavalry
adjective cavalric

Usage note

Cavalry specifically refers to troops mounted on horseback, often used for reconnaissance or rapid attacks. It is distinct from infantry, which fights on foot.

Example sentences

  1. The cavalry rode through the field.
  2. The cavalry fought bravely in battle.
  3. The king's cavalry was known for their strength and speed.
  4. The sound of the cavalry's hooves echoed through the valley.
  5. The cavalry was an important part of many historic battles.

Quotes

  • "I am a cavalryman by profession; it is a good life and a manly one." - J.E.B. Stuart
  • "A horse is the projection of peoples' dreams about themselves - strong, powerful, beautiful - and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence." - Pam Brown
  • "A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart, and wins with his character." - Tesio

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