two year old
Definition
- Noun:
- A racehorse that is two years old: Specifically refers to a horse that has reached its second year of life and is of an age to compete in certain horse races.
Usage Notes
- The term "two year old" is a compound noun phrase used as a single, specific label within the context of horse racing and breeding. It categorizes a horse by its precise age.
- It is typically used attributively (e.g., "a two year old filly") or as a noun phrase standing alone to refer to the animal.
Examples
- Noun:
- The stable specializes in training promising two year olds.
- That two year old won the race by three lengths.
Advanced Usage
- In formal horse racing contexts, the term is often hyphenated when used as a compound modifier: two-year-old.
- She is the owner of a champion two-year-old colt.
Variants and Related Words
- Two-year-old: The hyphenated form, commonly used in written English, especially before a noun.
- Yearling: A horse that is one year old. This is a distinct age category from a two year old.
Synonyms
- Juvenile: In horse racing, this can be a synonym for a two year old racehorse.
- Sophomore: Sometimes used informally in some racing circles to describe a two year old in its second season of racing, though this is less common than "juvenile".
Related Phrases
- Two year old season: The racing season or period during which a horse competes as a two year old.
- He had a very successful two year old season.
Noun
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a racehorse that is two years old
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