Synonyms for

Mare

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

Definition

A female horse or an unpleasant dream.

Synonyms & similar words

maria femalehorse filly broodmare nag pony steed gelding colt stallion nightmare hagridden terrified frightened scared horrified petrified panicked shaken spooked startled aghast

Synonyms by register

Formal

equine equus

Informal

horse nag marey

Literary

steed charger

Antonyms

stallion foal colt gelding stud horse

Common collocations

  • pregnant mare
  • old mare
  • brood mare
  • work mare
  • wild mare
  • suckling mare
  • mare's nest

Word family

noun mare
adjective equine

Usage note

A mare specifically refers to an adult female horse. It is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a bad mood or a difficult situation, as in 'a mare's nest'.

Example sentences

  1. The mare is pregnant and will have a foal soon.
  2. She rode her favorite mare in the race and won.
  3. I had a nightmare about being chased by a giant spider.
  4. The mare's coat was a beautiful chestnut color.
  5. The mare and her foal grazed in the pasture.

Quotes

  • Every time a woman leaves the room, she takes a mare's nest of secrets with her.
  • A good horse should be seldom spurred.
  • I ride my horse for myself, not for other people.

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