Rough Riders

plural noun

1. the members of a volunteer regiment of cavalry organized by Theodore Roosevelt and Leonard Wood for service in the Spanish-American War.

Rough Riders

1. The nickname of a volunteer group of cavalry led by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War . They were famous for a victorious charge at the Battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba .

Example Sentences

“I think it feels really great to come out here and just showcase what our team could do,” Barnes said, leading the Bulldogs to a 62-0 victory —their first over the Rough Riders — the largest win in program history.

From Los Angeles Times

Hundreds of volunteers came to place flags before each grave on Saturday and reenact the Rough Riders of the Spanish-American War.

From Los Angeles Times

Veterans from Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders” assumed posts as police captains and prison wardens, overseeing one of largest infrastructure building projects in history.

From Salon

Downtown, you’ll find the historic Rough Riders Hotel, pince-nez-wearing teddy bears in the gift shops and, in front of the Old Town Hall Theater, a bronze statue of the man himself.

From New York Times

There’s a reason Garfield coach Lorenzo Hernandez is reminding his players not to take the Rough Riders lightly.

From Los Angeles Times