Rough Rider (Noun)
Meaning
A member of the volunteer cavalry regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War (1898).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Theodore Roosevelt was a prominent rough rider during the Spanish-American War, earning a reputation for bravery and leadership.
- Many rough riders were recruited from the American West, where they had developed the skills needed for combat on horseback.
- The rough riders played a key role in the Battle of San Juan Hill, where they helped to secure a decisive victory for the United States.
- After the war, the rough riders were disbanded, but their legend lived on as a symbol of American patriotism and courage.
- The term "rough rider" has since become synonymous with Theodore Roosevelt, who went on to become President of the United States.