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Definition of whitehorse

whitehorse

/ˈwaɪtˌhɔːrs/
white · horse
Plural:whitehorses
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whitehorse Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Canadian The capital and largest city of the territory of Yukon in northwestern Canada, situated along the Yukon River.

2

A wave with a foaming white crest, typically caused by strong winds on a rough body of water; a whitecap.

Example

"The sudden gale whipped the previously calm bay into a dangerous expanse of crashing whitehorses."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

The Canadian city is named after the historic White Horse Rapids on the Yukon River, whose foaming water crests were said to resemble the flowing manes of white horses.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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