Neigh: meaning, definitions and examples

sound of horse

To neigh is the sound that a horse makes, often characterized by a high-pitched whinny. It serves various purposes in horse communication, including signaling distress, greeting other horses, or expressing excitement. Neighing can vary in tone and volume based on the horse's mood and situation. It’s essential for horses to communicate effectively with one another through sounds, including neighing.

bray, whinny

Examples of usage

• The horse began to neigh as it saw its owner approaching.

• You could hear the mare neighing to her foal from across the field.

• As the stallion entered the arena, he let out a loud neigh.

• The sudden neigh of the horse startled the nearby birds.