Post Horse (Noun)
Meaning
A horse kept at an inn or post house for use by mail carriers or for rent to travelers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The weary traveler hired a post horse from the local inn to continue his journey.
- In the 19th century, the primary mode of transportation for mail carriers was the post horse.
- Weary from the long ride, the postman thanked the innkeeper for the fresh post horse.
- Before the advent of railroads and automobiles, the post horse was the backbone of long-distance travel.
- The post horse, still saddled, was led to the corral behind the old post house to rest and await the next customer.