outrider

[ out-rahy-der ]

noun

1. a mounted attendant riding before or beside a carriage.
2. (at a racetrack) a mounted rider who accompanies or leads a racehorse to the post.
3. a person who goes in advance of an automobile or person to clear a passage.
4. a person who leads the way or is a member of a vanguard; forerunner.
5. a person who rides out or forth, especially a scout, cowhand, ranch hand, or the like.

outrider

/ ˈaʊtˌraɪdə /

noun

1. a person who goes ahead of a car, group of people, etc, to ensure a clear passage
2. a person who goes in advance to investigate, discover a way, etc; scout
3. a person who rides in front of or beside a carriage, esp as an attendant or guard
4. a mounted herdsman

Word History and Origins

Origin of outrider¹

1300–50; Middle English: official in a monastery; out-, rider

Example Sentences

The Associated Press receives support for nuclear security coverage from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and Outrider Foundation.

From Washington Times

The Associated Press receives support for nuclear security coverage from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and Outrider Foundation.

From Seattle Times

The Associated Press receives support for nuclear security coverage from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and Outrider Foundation.

From Seattle Times

The Associated Press receives support for nuclear security coverage from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and Outrider Foundation.

From Washington Times

The Associated Press receives support for nuclear security coverage from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and Outrider Foundation.

From Seattle Times

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