bronco
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.”
How to use bronco
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wild, hard-to-ride horse, especially the kind featured in rodeos.
Word forms
broncos plural, Broncos plural
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The rider was thrown from the bucking _____ within seconds.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish bronco ("rough"), which in Mexican Spanish also described a wild, unbroken horse.
Synonyms
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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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