warhorse

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein im Krieg oder Kampf eingesetztes Pferd; ein erfahrener, langjähriger Mensch, oft im Beruf; oder ein übermäßig oft verwendetes, abgedroschenes Werk oder Thema.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a horse used in battle, an experienced person who has given long service, or a work of art that has become hackneyed from overuse.

1. Hackneyed work of artC1informalart

   A composition, drama, or other work of art that is part of the standard repertory but has become overly familiar or clichéd due to frequent repetition.

   abgedroschenes Werk

   • That symphony is a real warhorse of the classical music scene.
   • The play, once innovative, is now considered a warhorse of the theater.
   • Critics often dismiss popular operas as warhorses of the repertoire.

   Synonymechestnut

2. Veteran or experienced personC1informal

   An experienced person who has been through many battles or challenges, often having given long service in a particular field.

   Veteran

   • The old senator is a political warhorse who has seen many elections.
   • She is a warhorse of the journalism industry, having reported from dozens of countries.
   • The company's CEO is a warhorse who has led the firm through multiple crises.

   Synonymecampaignerold handold-timerstalwarttrooperveteran

3. Military horseB2formal

   A horse used in warfare, historically trained for battle.

   Kriegspferd

   • The knight rode a powerful warhorse into battle.
   • Medieval warhorses were bred for strength and endurance.
   • The museum displayed armor and equipment for a warhorse.

   Synonymecavalry horsechargermountsteed