rodeo Definition
☆ ro·deo (rō′dē ō′; also, esp.for 1 rō dā′ō)
noun pl. -·deos′
- Now Rare a roundup of cattle
- a public exhibition of the skills of cowboys, typically involving competition in broncobusting, lassoing, etc.
Etymology: Sp, a going around, cattle ring < rodear, to surround < L rotare: see rotate
intransitive verb ro′·deoed′, ro′·deo′·ing
to take part in a rodeo
rodeo Synonyms
rodeo
n.
Rodeo events include: broncobusting, steer wrestling, bulldogging, calf roping, cutting out steers, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding.
rodeo Usage Examples
Converse of object
- watch: Rodeo: Cruelty for a Buck Holidaymakers visiting the United States, Canada or Australia may be tempted to watch a rodeo.
- hold: There are also approximately 50 amateur and professional rodeos held annually in various locations.
- feature: This features nine rodeos, nine night shows, four parades and a world-class western.
Adjective modifier
- professional: This fast-paced professional rodeo is held around the Fourth of July holiday.
- large: The Cheyenne Frontier Days is one of the largest rodeos in the world and draws visitors from all over the world.
- first: Our two Pauls both did pretty well, especially since this was the first rodeo that either had entered.
- old: Jun 29-Jul 4 Frontier Days and World's Oldest Rodeo, Prescott.
Modifies a noun
- bull: With the many different aspects of our business from the rodeo bull to our famous wet t shirt competitions.
- cowboy: Professional rodeo cowboys can earn thousands of dollars for the top titles, many of them are millionaires.
- rider: In his youth, Ian Tyson lived the romantic cowboy life of a rodeo rider.
- star: Yes, you've guessed it - here was a character, a former rodeo star, no less.
- day: At the same the great cruises rodeo days a waved at the.
- clown: Of course with any rodeo many of the riders and rodeo clowns were tossed about like rag dolls.
Noun used with modifier
shark: This is why shark rodeo dives always chum with dead and bleeding fish, not used sanitary towels!
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