noun
bronco
BRONG-koh
Bronco (noun) means a wild or only partly tamed horse, especially from western North America. Example: “The rider was thrown from the bucking bronco within seconds.”
noun
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A wild or only partly tamed horse, especially from western North America.
"The rider was thrown from the bucking bronco within seconds."
How to use bronco
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wild, hard-to-ride horse, especially the kind featured in rodeos.
Common pairings
bucking bronco
ride a bronco
break a bronco
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Word forms
- Plural
- broncos
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish bronco ("rough"), which in Mexican Spanish also described a wild, unbroken horse.
Synonyms
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bronc
broncho
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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.
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