"Postilion" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Postilion" Meaning

A person who carries another person, esp. a horse, to the front of a riding group, esp. in order to lead the way.

"Postilion" Examples

5 Usage Examples of "Postilion"

1. Historical Usage

Williams, always had a passion for horses, decided to follow in the postilion's footsteps by starting a horse-riding club for young girls in his community.

2. Figurative Usage

Like a ghost, Mr. Smith appeared at the party, surprising everyone, and then vanished just as suddenly, leaving behind a confused postilion of guests.

3. Idiomatic Usage

In the medieval era, being a postilion was considered a prestigious job; Jacques had high aspirations and was determined to become the king's postilion by the time he turned thirty.

4. Informal Usage

Since Luke was watching the parade from a local café, he chatted with the postilion, who wore a fancy uniform, asking about the history behind the event.

5. Isolated Usage

Graham picked a bouquet of wildflowers to give to the postilion that had pranced elegantly down the street earlier that morning.