Synonyms for

Ponies

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

Definition

small horses, typically used for riding or pulling carts

Synonyms & similar words

shotglass trot crib jigger pony horses steeds nags colts fillys mares stallions equines workhorses cobs geldings palfreys chargers mounts thoroughbreds arabians mustangs broncos

Synonyms by register

Informal

equines critters

Literary

steeds mounts

Antonyms

large horses draft horses workhorses stallions mares

Common collocations

  • small ponies
  • Shetland ponies
  • pony rides
  • pony club
  • pony tail
  • pony trek
  • pony express

Word family

noun pony
verb pony
adjective ponied

Usage note

While 'pony' can refer to a small horse, it is also used informally to mean a small amount of something, especially money or drugs. The verb 'to pony up' means to pay or contribute.

Example sentences

  1. I have two ponies named Buttercup and Daisy.
  2. The children enjoy riding ponies at the carnival.
  3. Ponies are smaller than regular horses.
  4. She dreams of owning a pony someday.
  5. The farmer used ponies to pull the plow.

Quotes

  • "I had a little pony, His name was Dapple-gray." - Mother Goose
  • "A horse is worth more than riches." - Spanish proverb
  • "A man on a horse is spiritually, as well as physically, bigger than a man on foot." - John Steinbeck

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