plural ponies
Synonyms of ponynext
1
a
: a small horse
especially : one of any of several breeds of very small stocky animals noted for their gentleness and endurance
b
: a bronco, mustang, or similar horse of the western U.S.
c
: racehorse
—usually plural
2
: something smaller than standard: such as
a
: a small beer glass
b
: a small liqueur glass typically holding one ounce
3
: a literal translation of a foreign language text
especially : one used surreptitiously by students in preparing or reciting lessons

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Through the years, the singer has remained remarkably loyal to her lengths, whether swept up into a gravity-defying pony, styled into a sleek ballerina bun, or cascading down her back. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Heidi lovingly describes Lucky as the elder who shows the ponies how to behave. — Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The park will also be home to the city’s softball fields and pony and colt league fields, bringing them together in one place, Long said in the video. — Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026 Admission includes access to the park’s rides and attractions, including the replica steam-engine train, hay wagons, carousel and ponies. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pony

Word History

Etymology

probably from obsolete French poulenet, diminutive of French poulain colt, from Old French pulain, perhaps from Medieval Latin pullamen young animal, from Latin pullus — more at foal

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of pony was in 1659

Cite this Entry

“Pony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pony. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

plural ponies
1
: a small horse
especially : a horse of any of several breeds of very small compact animals
2
: a word-for-word translation of a foreign language text

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