1. a soldier who fights on horseback; a member of a cavalry unit
Usage: often used in historical or military contexts

Examples

• The cavalryman charged across the battlefield on his horse.
• During the Civil War, many cavalrymen served in reconnaissance units.
• A skilled cavalryman needed both horsemanship and combat training.
• The regiment of cavalrymen advanced rapidly through the valley.
• Historical paintings often depicted cavalrymen in full military dress.
• Modern cavalry units have replaced horses with armored vehicles, though the term cavalryman is still used.