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rodeo

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Noun — A competitive event, especially in North America, featuring skills such as bull riding, roping, and bronco riding.

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How to use rodeo

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Etymology

From Spanish rodeo, "a round-up," from rodear, "to surround" — originally referring to gathering cattle.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rodeo” mean?

The word “rodeo” means a competitive event, especially in North America, featuring skills such as bull riding, roping, and bronco riding. In plain terms, a show or competition of cowboy skills like riding and roping cattle or horses.

How do you pronounce “rodeo”?

“Rodeo” is pronounced ROH-dee-oh (/ˈɹoʊ.di.oʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “rodeo” in a sentence?

Here is “rodeo” used in a sentence: “Thousands turned out for the annual rodeo in Texas.”

What part of speech is “rodeo”?

“Rodeo” is a noun.

Where does the word “rodeo” come from?

The word “rodeo” comes from Spanish. From Spanish rodeo, "a round-up," from rodear, "to surround" — originally referring to gathering cattle.

Is “rodeo” a common word?

“Rodeo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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