Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
colt
noun
/koʊlt/
Definition
A young male horse that is less than four years old.
Examples
- The colt galloped across the field with great energy.
- She raised a colt from birth, teaching it to trust humans.
- During the race, the colt showed impressive speed and agility.
Meaning
The term ‘colt’ specifically refers to a young horse, especially one that is still developing and is not yet fully mature.
Synonyms
- foal
- young horse
- yearling
