lasso

1 of 2

verb

las·​so ˈla-(ˌ)sō  la-ˈsü 

lassoed; lassoing; lassos

transitive verb

: to capture with or as if with a lasso : rope

lassoer noun

lasso

2 of 2

noun

plural lassos or lassoes

: a rope or long thong of leather with a noose used especially for catching horses and cattle : lariat

Synonyms

Noun

• lariat

Examples of lasso in a Sentence

Verb

The cowboy lassoed the horse.

Noun

the cowpuncher skillfully tossed the lasso around the calf's neck

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The rider then chases it down, lassos it, dismounts, flips the calf and ties its legs. —Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025

Netflix is lassoing a second season of rodeo drama Ransom Canyon, TVLine has learned. —Andy Swift, TVLine, 24 June 2025

Noun

Western-style entertainment will include including golden lasso performers, line dancing and rhinestone cowgirls, plus interactive photo booths, flash tattoos, and surprise activations. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

While it isn’t commonly practiced outside of Ireland, other cultures have similar rituals in their wedding ceremonies to mark the couple’s connection, like the lasso ceremony or the Hindu granthibandhan ceremony. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Spanish lazo, from Latin laqueus snare

First Known Use

Verb

1807, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1808, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lasso

• basso
• paso
• sargasso

Kids Definition

lasso

1 of 2 noun

las·​so ˈlas-ō  la-ˈsü 

plural lassos or lassoes

: a rope or long leather thong with a noose used especially for catching livestock

lasso

2 of 2 verb

: to catch with a lasso

Etymology

Noun

from Spanish lazo "lasso," from Latin laqueus "noose, snare" — related to lace, lash entry 2 see Word History at lace