Colt

usgb/kəʊlt/
noun

A young male horse that is not yet an adult.

The farmer has a new colt in his barn.
Visual representation of "colt" - A young male horse that is not yet an adult.

Often appears as...

  • newborn colt
  • young colt
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Age Specific

The term 'colt' usually refers to a young horse under four years old.

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When the colt turns four, he'll be trained for racing.
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Gender Specific

A colt is specifically a young male horse; females are called 'fillies'.

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Look at that colt playing; maybe he will race alongside his sire one day!
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Potential Misuse

Don't use 'colt' for adult horses; it's a common mistake among learners.

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He's not a colt anymore; he's grown into a fine stallion.
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