noun
- people who hunt foxes, typically on horseback with dogs as a sport or to control fox populations
Usage: plural of foxhunter; common in British English; often associated with traditional country sports
Examples
- The foxhunters gathered at dawn to begin their pursuit across the countryside.
- Traditional foxhunters in England have practiced this sport for centuries.
- The group of foxhunters rode through the fields with their pack of hounds.
- Many foxhunters argue that the activity helps manage fox populations on farms.
- The foxhunters wore their distinctive red coats as they set out for the day.