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Definition of whitehorse
whitehorse
/ˈwaɪtˌhɔːrs/
white · horse
Plural:whitehorses
whitehorse Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Canadian The capital and largest city of the territory of Yukon in northwestern Canada, situated along the Yukon River.
Example
"Many travelers begin their exploration of the vast northern wilderness by flying into Whitehorse."
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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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.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whitehorse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whitehorse