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Definition of steed

steed

/stiːd/
steed
Plural:steeds
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• noun

1

A horse that is ridden, especially a spirited, noble, or high-stepping mount belonging to the family Equidae.

Example

"The medieval knight mounted his loyal steed and rode out through the castle gates."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in literary, historical, or poetic contexts to evoke chivalry and nobility, or humorously in modern speech to refer to a vehicle such as a bicycle or motorcycle.

• Rhymes for steed

• Nearby Words

steamship
steamy
steavenson
steed
steel
steele
steelhead

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'stēda', meaning a studhorse or stallion, which shares a Germanic root with the word 'stud'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Steed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/steed
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