barrel racing

noun

: a rodeo event for women in which a mounted rider makes a series of sharp turns around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern
barrel race noun
barrel racer noun

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Get ready for thrilling rodeo events like bull riding, barrel racing, mutton busting, and roping. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025 Once the professional barrel racing is done, junior barrel racing takes place in the arena, allowing the younger set to showcase their skills. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025 The two-day event features bull riding, steer roping, barrel racing, and more. Brian Higgins, Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2025 Location: Saratoga, Wyoming (near Laramie) Wildest amenities: Float fishing, private ski hill, barrel racing, on-site goat dairy At approximately 30,000 acres, Brush Creek Ranch is another cowboy-centric stay that’s roughly the size of a small national park. Emily Pennington, Outside, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for barrel racing

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barrel racing was in 1947

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“Barrel racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barrel%20racing. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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