noun
- the sound made by the hooves of a horse or other hoofed animal striking the ground
Usage: typically plural; often used to describe a rhythmic or repeated sound
Examples
- We heard the hoofbeats of the cavalry approaching from a distance.
- The hoofbeats echoed through the canyon as the herd galloped past.
- She recognized the familiar hoofbeats of her horse returning from the trail.
- The steady hoofbeats grew louder as the rider drew near.
- In the quiet night, every hoofbeat could be heard clearly.
- The children ran to the fence at the sound of hoofbeats.