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rodeo Definition

☆ ro·deo (rō′dē ō′; also, esp.for 1 rō dā′ō)

noun pl. -·deos′

  1. Now Rare a roundup of cattle
  2. 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!