Synonyms for

Colts

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

Definition

A young male horse, typically one that is less than four years old.

Synonyms & similar words

colt foal yearling filly coltish pony stallion mare gelding equine nag steed charger bronco mustang roan palomino appaloosa pinto

Synonyms by register

Formal

young horses juvenile equines

Informal

young studs bouncing boys

Literary

foals springers

Antonyms

fillies mares hens females women

Common collocations

  • young colts
  • male colts
  • suckling colts
  • weanling colts
  • yearling colts
  • racing colts
  • stallion colts

Word family

noun colt

Usage note

A colt specifically refers to a young male horse. The term is generally used until the animal is about four years old. It is not typically used for other young male animals.

Example sentences

  1. The colts were playing in the meadow.
  2. The farmer had many colts on his ranch.
  3. The colts were trained to race.
  4. The colts were grazing in the field.
  5. The colts were neighing loudly.

Quotes

  • A colt is worth little if it does not break its halter.
  • A colt is not a bird to be shut up in a cage.
  • A colt's tooth is worth more than a mare's.

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