dressage

Etymology

Borrowed from French dressage (“training”).

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈdɹɛs.ɑːʒ/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

dressage (countable and uncountable, plural dressages)

1. (uncountable) the schooling of a horse
2. (uncountable) an equestrian sport in which the horse and rider perform a test of specific movements in an arena, and are judged on the horse's obedience, acceptance of the bridle and of the rider's aids, gaits, impulsion, and the harmony between horse and rider
3. (countable) an event or competition of the sport of dressage

   I'm competing in two dressage shows and a jumping show this weekend

Anagrams

• degasser, regassed

Etymology

From dresser +‎ -age.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dʁɛ.saʒ/

Noun

dressage m (plural dressages)

1. training
2. dressage

Further reading

• “dressage” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).