DictionarymountRiding animal or vehicle
noun

mount

An animal or vehicle used for riding.

The guide chooses a gentle mount for the beginner's first ride.

Etymology

To mount an animal or vehicle is to get up onto it for riding. The noun names the animal or vehicle used in that action.

More examples

  • The riders lead their mounts to the stream.
  • A camel serves as our mount across the desert.
  • Her mount for the cross-country trip is a reliable motorcycle.

Forms

mount · mounts

Similar words

horse
Names the animal, whether used for riding or not.
steed
Means a riding horse, usually in literary or elevated language.