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1rodeo

noun ro·deo \ˈrō-dē-ˌō, rə-ˈdā-(ˌ)ō\

: an event in which people compete at riding horses and bulls, catching animals with ropes, etc.

plural ro·de·os

Full Definition of RODEO

1
:  roundup
2
a :  a public performance featuring bronco riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, and Brahma bull riding
b :  a contest resembling a rodeo
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Origin of RODEO

Spanish, from rodear to surround, from rueda wheel, from Latin rota — more at roll
First Known Use: 1834

Rhymes with RODEO

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2rodeo

verb

Definition of RODEO

intransitive verb
:  to participate in a rodeo

First Known Use of RODEO

1951

Rhymes with RODEO

RODEO Defined for Kids

rodeo

noun ro·deo \ˈrō-dē-ˌō, rə-ˈdā-ō\
plural ro·de·os

Definition of RODEO for Kids

:  an exhibition that features cowboy skills (as riding and roping)

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