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rodeo Meaning & Definition

/ˈɹəʊ.di.əʊ/

What Does Rodeo Mean?

Rodeo is used as a noun meaning A gathering of cattle to be branded. It can also mean A North American sport involving skills with horses, cows and other livestock. As a verb, it means To perform in a rodeo show.

Word Facts for Rodeo

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈɹəʊ.di.əʊ/
Syllables3
Pluralrodeos
Verb formsrodeos, rodeoing, rodeoed

Rodeo Definition (Noun)

  1. A gathering of cattle to be branded.
  2. A North American sport involving skills with horses, cows and other livestock.
  3. An entertainment event associated with the sport.

Rodeo as a Verb

  1. To perform in a rodeo show.

Synonyms of Rodeo

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Word Forms & Grammar

rodeo (plural rodeos)

rodeo (third-person singular simple present rodeos, present participle rodeoing, simple past and past participle rodeoed)

Words That Rhyme With Rodeo

Origin of Rodeo

From Spanish rodeo, from rodear (“to surround”), which refers to a cattle roundup.

How to Pronounce Rodeo

You say rodeo as /ˈɹəʊ.di.əʊ/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɹəʊ).

Questions People Ask About Rodeo

Is rodeo a noun or a verb?

Rodeo is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of rodeo?

The plural of rodeo is rodeos.

What is the past tense of rodeo?

The past tense of rodeo is rodeoed. The present participle is rodeoing.

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