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Meaning of "one-horse town" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ONE-HORSE TOWN

one-horse town  [ˈwʌnˌhɔːs taʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ONE-HORSE TOWN

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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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One-Horse town is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ONE-HORSE TOWN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of one-horse town in the English dictionary

The definition of one-horse town in the dictionary is a small or obscure town.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ONE-HORSE TOWN


Allentown
ˈælənˌtaʊn
Bridgetown
ˈbrɪdʒˌtaʊn
Charlottetown
ˈʃɑːlətˌtaʊn
Chinatown
ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn
downtown
ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn
Freetown
ˈfriːˌtaʊn
Georgetown
ˈdʒɔːdʒˌtaʊn
Jamestown
ˈdʒeɪmzˌtaʊn
Kingstown
ˈkɪŋzˌtaʊn
midtown
ˈmɪdˌtaʊn
Motown
ˈməʊˌtaʊn
Newtown
ˈnjuːtaʊn
out-of-town
ˌaʊtəvˈtaʊn
Provincetown
ˈprɒvɪnsˌtaʊn
Queenstown
ˈkwiːnzˌtaʊn
small-town
ˌsmɔːlˈtaʊn
town
taʊn
uptown
ˈʌpˈtaʊn
Yorktown
ˈjɔːkˌtaʊn
Youngstown
ˈjʌŋzˌtaʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ONE-HORSE TOWN

one-armed bandit
one-day
one-dimensional
one-down
one-eyed
one-eyed trouser snake
one-handed
one-hit wonder
one-horse
one-horse race
one-hundred share index
one-legged
one-line
one-liner
one-man
one-man band
one-man show
one-many
one-night stand
one-of-a-kind

WORDS THAT END LIKE ONE-HORSE TOWN

boom town
chief town
commuter town
company town
Cookstown
county town
garrison town
ghost town
go to town
hick town
home town
man about town
market town
new town
on the town
post town
resort town
shanty town
small town
spa town
twin town

Synonyms and antonyms of one-horse town in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «one-horse town» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ONE-HORSE TOWN

Find out the translation of one-horse town to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of one-horse town from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «one-horse town» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

一马镇
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

villorrio
570 millions of speakers

English

one-horse town
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एक घोड़ा शहर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بلدة حصان واحد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

однолошадные город
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cidade de um cavalo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

এক ঘোড়া শহরের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ville un cheval
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Satu-kuda bandar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kuhdorf
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ワン馬の町
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

한 - 말 마을
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kutha siji-jaran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thị trấn một con ngựa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒரு குதிரை நகரம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एक घोडा गावाला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tek atlı kasaba
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

città one-horse
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

miasto jednego konia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

однокінних місто
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

oraș - un cal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πόλη ένα άλογο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

een - perd dorp
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

one- horse stad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

one-horse by
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of one-horse town

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ONE-HORSE TOWN»

The term «one-horse town» is normally little used and occupies the 110.604 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ONE-HORSE TOWN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «one-horse town» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «one-horse town» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about one-horse town

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ONE-HORSE TOWN»

Discover the use of one-horse town in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to one-horse town and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A One Horse Town
Once you start this book, you might have trouble putting it down, you just know, that in just a few more pages, some other adventure will capture your attention. Enjoy!
Earle W. Jacobs, 2012
2
A One-Eyed Horse in a One-Horse Town
A One-Eyed Horse in a One-Horse Town is a magical tale based on the true story of a blind horse.
Julie Mahler Harris, 2011
3
Historic Spots in California
It did not remain a one-horse town, however, for before many years it boasted 1,000 inhabitants and had two hotels, stores, shops, a Catholic church, a newspaper (the Northern Argus, established in 1857), and fourteen saloons. The site (SRL ...
Mildred Brooke Hoover, Ruth Teiser, 1948
4
Speaking of Animals: A Dictionary of Animal Metaphors
ONE-HORSE TOWN 275 playing on the playground, attending the movies, and generally hanging out with the kids in the neighborhood. ATWS; EWPO; HTB; LCRH. OLD WAR HORSE an old war horse. A veteran soldier (1RCD: 18th cent.)  ...
Robert Allen Palmatier, 1995
5
Rocking Chair Confessions: Tales Told by a Texan ... Some ...
"Rocking Chair Confessions" presents a collection of short tales populated by eclectic characters who boldly face happy surprises, difficult decisions, and all the spontaneity and valuable lessons that life has to offer.
Delbert "Delby" Pape, 2012
6
Mark Twain and the South
... a village is the place. There you can know your man inside & out."11 By the time the raft carrying Huck and Jim reaches Bricksville, the "little one-horse town . . . pretty well down the state of Arkansaw," Mark Twain has found his village.
Arthur G. Pettit, 2004
7
The Seventh Sister: A Vampire Romance, Parched #2
A girl must choose between two supernatural creatures.
Z. L. Arkadie, 2011
8
Warrensburg, Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri, was destined to be more than a one-horse town.
Lisa Irle, 2002
9
The Weather in Berlin: A Novel
As you can see, it's quiet. Nothing happens in this town. Yes, it's very quiet. They roll up the sidewalks. I beg your pardon? An American expression, he said. Describing a one-horse town. She smiled and repeated the words: One-horse town.
Ward Just, 2003
10
Inventory: 16 Films Featuring Manic Pixie Dream Girls, 10 ...
Key line: “A one-horse town / you have to watch what you're puttin' down in old Nutbush.” DIXIE CHICKS, "LUBBOCK OR LEAVE IT" Shaking off the CIUSI Of 21 OI1CFUCK YOU I00, RUCKWSTAR horse town is a common theme in modern ...
A.V. Club, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ONE-HORSE TOWN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term one-horse town is used in the context of the following news items.
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History is full of fools easily parting with their moolah
n a one-horse town, this was all the talk in the shebeens, churches and the taxi rank. The figure was confirmed as a quarter of a million rands, ... «Johannesburg Sunday World, Jul 15»
2
As Towers condo owners build new reputation, fiscal and personal …
Chapman said the issue of dropping values is a problem all over Fort McMurray, with banks considering the city a one-horse town in the wake ... «Fort McMurray Today, Jul 15»
3
Disney on Ice is coming to town
... 90 cast and crew of Disney on Ice rolls into your local indoor arena, it's the modern equivalent of the circus turning up in a one-horse town. «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
4
Why your kid's house will cost $10 million
A car-sharing service in Paris. You just unhitch one from the electric charger and drive it away, like it's a one-horse town and it's your turn to ride ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
5
'Safelight': Predictable melodrama set in 1970s
Does the world really need another indie film about lost souls living quiet lives of desperation in a heaven-forsaken one-horse town? «Philly.com, Jul 15»
6
Update With Audio: Baskery's Swedish Sisters Charm Crowd
... one of the sisters said they liked Buffalo's welcome sign they saw on the way in to the festival – “Buffalo – More than just a one-horse town. «Sheridan Media, Jul 15»
7
Brad Rock: Excited Utah Jazz fans enjoying a cool summer
“I always said we were a one-horse town, like San Antonio and Portland,” explained Jazz director of pro player personnel Dave Fredman. «Deseret News, Jul 15»
8
Far From a One-Horse Town
Far From a One-Horse Town. by Scott Holleran • July 6, 2015. Leave a Comment. Editor's Note: This story on Wilmette is the first in a summer series about the ... «DailyNorthShore.com, Jul 15»
9
Moments still matter after 50 years for Greer couple
Marie was a Phoenix resident who grew up taking vacations to California and stopping along the way at the one-horse town of Hope, Arizona. «Greenville News, Jul 15»
10
Whoa! Arlington Police Department to debut mounted horse unit at …
Arlington police will prove the city isn't a one-horse town when it debuts its three-horse mounted unit at Saturday's 4th of July parade. «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. One-Horse town [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/one-horse-town>. Apr 2024 ».
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