rocking horse

noun

: a toy horse mounted on rockers

called also hobbyhorse

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In this photo, Harry is seen having fun with their rocking horse, a gift given by former First Lady Nancy Reagan to 2-year-old William (via UPI). — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026 Some vintage toys are collectors’ items or look great on display, like old metal cars and wooden rocking horses. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026 There was a rocking horse from his childhood and several pieces of his parents’ furniture. — Veronica Hinke, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026 There’s even a kids play room on the ground floor with a beautiful, handmade rocking horse and a big toy kitchen. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rocking horse

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rocking horse was in 1724

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Rockingham
rocking horse
rockingly
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“Rocking horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocking%20horse. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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rocking horse

noun
: a toy horse mounted on rockers
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