stirrups Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a loop or ring of metal wood or leather with a flat bottom that hangs from each side of a saddle. Stirrups are used to support the rider's foot. Example Sentence The cowboy used the stirrups to get onto the horse. Synonyms brace; bar; peg Antonyms slip Hear It! Say It! Write It! stirrups Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: