1. Horse used in war
   "The knight's warhorse was trained to remain calm in battle"
    
2. An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
   "The old warhorse had been reporting news for over forty years";
   - veteran, old-timer [informal], oldtimer [informal], old hand, old stager, stager
    
3. (drama) a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
   "The orchestra performed yet another rendition of that classical warhorse"

Derived forms: warhorses

Type of: expert, mount, riding horse, saddle horse, work of art

Encyclopedia: Warhorse