bronco
2 synonyms for bronco, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A wild or only partly tamed horse, especially from western North America.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bronc
broncho
How to use bronco
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bucking bronco
ride a bronco
break a bronco
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish bronco ("rough"), which in Mexican Spanish also described a wild, unbroken horse.
Full origin of bronco →Frequently asked questions
What does “bronco” mean?
The word “bronco” means a wild or only partly tamed horse, especially from western North America. In plain terms, a wild, hard-to-ride horse, especially the kind featured in rodeos.
How do you pronounce “bronco”?
“Bronco” is pronounced BRONG-koh (/ˈbɹɑŋkoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bronco” in a sentence?
Here is “bronco” used in a sentence: “The rider was thrown from the bucking bronco within seconds.”
What part of speech is “bronco”?
“Bronco” is a noun.
Where does the word “bronco” come from?
The word “bronco” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish bronco ("rough"), which in Mexican Spanish also described a wild, unbroken horse.
