rodeo

Meaning

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.

Verb

To perform in a rodeo show.

Synonyms

byre

crib

pen

🖊️

cattle pen

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹəʊ.di.əʊ/

Etymology

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