Rodeo Definition

rōdē-ō, rō-dāō
rodeoed, rodeoing, rodeos
noun
A roundup of cattle.
Webster's New World
A public exhibition of the skills of cowboys, typically involving competition in broncobusting, lassoing, etc.
Webster's New World
An enclosure for keeping cattle that have been rounded up.
American Heritage
An entertainment event associated with the sport.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
verb
To take part in a rodeo.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Rodeo

Noun

Singular:
rodeo
Plural:
rodeos

Origin of Rodeo

  • Spanish corral, rodeo from rodear to surround from rueda wheel from Latin rota ret- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From the Spanish verb rodear (to “surround"), and specifically rodeo, noun derived from the verb, which refers to a cattle roundup.

    From Wiktionary

Rodeo Sentence Examples

  • Yeah, I think it's more like a miniature rodeo.

  • Even rodeo queens have to carry their keys and lipstick somewhere.

  • The average American doesn't have his or her face included in a copy of Vogue, and even fewer people live close to Rodeo Drive.

  • Complete with tassel and western stitching, you are then set for a trip to the local rodeo.

  • At Bluefly you can shop responsibly and affordably, avoiding the humiliation of having your Amex declined on Rodeo Drive.

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