horseback

[ hawrs-bak ]

noun

1. the back of a horse.
2. Geology. a low, natural ridge of sand or gravel; an esker. Compare hogback.

adverb

1. on horseback:

   to ride horseback.

adjective

1. made or given in a casual or speculative way; approximate or offhand:

   a horseback estimate on the construction costs.

horseback

/ ˈhɔːsˌbæk /

noun

1. 1. a horse's back (esp in the phrase on horseback )
   2. ( as modifier )

      horseback riding

Word History and Origins

Origin of horseback¹

1350–1400; Middle English. See horse, back ¹

Example Sentences

But L.A.’s statute notes that the ban was necessary because Silly String “may cause pedestrians and police officers on horseback or motorcycles to slip and fall.”

From Los Angeles Times

People here raise horses and livestock; most streets are lined with gravel trails, rather than sidewalks, to accommodate riders on horseback.

From Los Angeles Times

The facility organizes activities for residents like painting, horseback riding, and hiking along the nearby river and mountains.

From Los Angeles Times

“While I was the Chef at The Bedford Post Inn, Martha Stewart would often visit on horseback, bringing freshly laid eggs from her farm,” he said.

From Salon

Unlike some bodies of water on this list, the park surrounding Puddingstone Lake has many excellent hiking opportunities within its 14 miles of multiuse trails for hikers, bikers and horseback riders.

From Los Angeles Times