Appaloosa

noun

Ap·​pa·​loo·​sa ˌa-pə-ˈlü-sə How to pronounce Appaloosa (audio)
: any of a breed of rugged saddle horses developed in western North America and usually having a white or solid-colored coat with small spots

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David Tepper's Appaloosa sold some memory stocks, but a source told CNBC that the fund bought back into the sector after its recent sell-off. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 Away from the bewildered rancher calling out in surprise, away from the Appaloosa. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 Tepper amassed his wealth as the founder of Appaloosa Management, later adding the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC to his business portfolio. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026 Troy, a 20-year-old Appaloosa, was swept away in the floodwaters. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Appaloosa

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1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Appaloosa was in 1920

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Appaloosa

noun
Ap·​pa·​loo·​sa ˌap-ə-ˈlü-sə How to pronounce Appaloosa (audio)
: any of a breed of saddle horses developed in western North America that have small dark spots on a white or solid-colored coat

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