bronco

noun

bron·​co ˈbräŋ-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce bronco (audio)
variants or less commonly broncho
plural broncos also bronchos
: an unbroken or imperfectly broken range horse of western North America : bronc
broadly : mustang

Examples of bronco in a Sentence

a rodeo featuring bucking broncos
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Of course, a rearing bronco with deep orange eyes is included in the design for these Broncos. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025 Games included team members trying to stay on a bucking bronco while having footballs fired at them and team members trying to be the first to grab a stationary football from a standing position. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025 True, most broncos aren’t weaponized, nor does chasing them down have the same ethical implications. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025 Get some great photos at the Buckaroo Motel, whose sign depicts a bucking bronco, and the Blue Swallow Motel, a colorful inn offering tours and a gift shop. Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bronco

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, literally, rough, wild

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bronco was in 1850

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Bronco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronco. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

bronco

noun
bron·​co ˈbräŋ-kō How to pronounce bronco (audio)
plural broncos
1
: an untamed or partly tamed horse of western North America
2

More from Merriam-Webster on bronco

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!