rodeo
1 of 2noun
ro·deo ˈrō-dē-ˌō 
rə-ˈdā-(ˌ)ō
rə-ˈdā-(ˌ)ō plural rodeos
1
: roundup
2
a
: a public performance featuring bronco riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, and Brahma bull riding
b
: a contest resembling a rodeo
rodeo
2 of 2verb
rodeoed; rodeoing; rodeos
intransitive verb
: to participate in a rodeo
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
oregonlive, 15 June 2022 Jones has been solid off the bench and even produced a career-high 19-point, 11-assist night in a spot start at Miami on the rodeo trip. Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Mar. 2022 My brother took me to a livestock show and rodeo to get my mind off things. Lorraine Alitelevision Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 In 2022, when cruelty to animals is condemned, the rodeo mind-set must evolve. Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Aug. 2022 The Western Belt Accessorize your rodeo wear with a festive Western belt. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2022 Four hundred miles to the east of Cheney’s concession speech, festive Hageman supporters gathered at a sprawling outdoor rodeo and Western culture festival in Cheyenne, many wearing cowboy boots, hats and blue jeans. Steve Peoples And Mead Gruver, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 To sign up for the rodeo, go to https://bit.ly/3ONUuxH. cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022 Most at home on a ranch or in a rodeo, these dogs are natural herders and will take any opportunity to get other animals (or even kids) in line. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 21 Feb. 2022 After Jimmy broke his promise to John (Kevin Costner) — to not rodeo ever again — the ranch hand eventually returned to Yellowstone. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 18 Jan. 2022 The fee includes a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, corn mazes, giant slides, tube slides, peddle carts, rat racers, a play area, duck races rodeo ropes course, corn crib caverns and more. Adriana Ramirez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2019 His father, who rodeoed around Wisconsin in his spare time, raised cattle for dairy farms. Roy Bragg, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2018 See More
Noun
The Police Activities League of Southwest Washington invites from kindergarteners through sixth-graders to a bike rodeo that teaches biking safety, offers an obstacle course and free safety inspections, and includes a chance to win a free bicycle. oregonlive, 15 June 2022 Jones has been solid off the bench and even produced a career-high 19-point, 11-assist night in a spot start at Miami on the rodeo trip. Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Mar. 2022 My brother took me to a livestock show and rodeo to get my mind off things. Lorraine Alitelevision Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 In 2022, when cruelty to animals is condemned, the rodeo mind-set must evolve. Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Aug. 2022 The Western Belt Accessorize your rodeo wear with a festive Western belt. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2022 Four hundred miles to the east of Cheney’s concession speech, festive Hageman supporters gathered at a sprawling outdoor rodeo and Western culture festival in Cheyenne, many wearing cowboy boots, hats and blue jeans. Steve Peoples And Mead Gruver, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 To sign up for the rodeo, go to https://bit.ly/3ONUuxH. cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022 Most at home on a ranch or in a rodeo, these dogs are natural herders and will take any opportunity to get other animals (or even kids) in line. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022 Verb
After Jimmy breaks his promise to John (Kevin Costner) to not rodeo ever again, he's sent over to the Sixes to become a real cowboy. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 21 Feb. 2022 After Jimmy broke his promise to John (Kevin Costner) — to not rodeo ever again — the ranch hand eventually returned to Yellowstone. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 18 Jan. 2022 The fee includes a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, corn mazes, giant slides, tube slides, peddle carts, rat racers, a play area, duck races rodeo ropes course, corn crib caverns and more. Adriana Ramirez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2019 His father, who rodeoed around Wisconsin in his spare time, raised cattle for dairy farms. Roy Bragg, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Spanish, from rodear to surround, from rueda wheel, from Latin rota — more at roll
First Known Use
Noun
1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1951, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
rodeo
noun
ro·deo ˈrō-dē-ˌō
rə-ˈdā-ō
plural rodeos
: an exhibition that features cowboy skills (as riding and roping)