Meaning & use

dressage

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A form of horse riding, performed in competition, in which the horse executes precise, controlled movements in response to subtle rider signals.

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She has trained her horse in dressage for over a decade.

The Olympic dressage event showcases the grace and discipline of both horse and rider.

A note on using this word

Pronounced 'druh-SAHZH'; borrowed from French, where it means 'training.'

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