Warhorse (Noun)
Meaning 2
An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The theater company's production of "Hamlet" was a warhorse that they trotted out every year, but the critics had grown tired of its predictable staging.
- The ballet company's version of "Swan Lake" was a warhorse that had been performed countless times, but the dancers still managed to bring a sense of freshness to the choreography.
- The opera company's production of "La Bohème" was a warhorse that had been done to death, but the singers still managed to bring a sense of passion to the performances.
- The symphony orchestra's rendition of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony was a warhorse that had been played countless times, but the conductor still managed to coax a sense of excitement from the musicians.
- The film "Casablanca" was a warhorse that had been screened so many times that it had become clichéd, but it still remained a beloved classic among audiences.