horse trailer: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

In British English, a 'horsebox' typically refers to a self-propelled vehicle (like a van or lorry) for horses, but it can also mean a towed trailer. In American English, 'horse trailer' exclusively means a towed vehicle; a self-propelled one is a 'horse van' or 'stock truck'.

While designed for horses, they can often transport other large animals like cows or donkeys, but it's not ideal for smaller livestock which might require different stall designs.

Licensing depends on the combined weight of the towing vehicle and trailer, and varies by country and region. Often, larger horse trailers require an upgraded driving license.

It is a compound noun written as two separate words ('horse trailer'), though it functions as a single lexical unit. Hyphenation ('horse-trailer') is sometimes seen when used as a modifier (e.g., horse-trailer owner).

A wheeled vehicle without its own motor, designed to be towed behind another vehicle, specifically for transporting one or more horses.

Horse trailer is usually neutral in register.

Horse trailer: in British English it is pronounced /ˈhɔːs ˌtreɪlə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈhɔːrs ˌtreɪlər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.