Definition of rodeo
rodeos
1 : roundup
2a : a public performance featuring bronco riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, and Brahma bull ridingb : a contest resembling a rodeo
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Recent Examples of rodeo from the Web
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Trump Jr. and Kushner were campaign amateurs, on their first rodeo, but Manafort, a veteran operator in both U.S. and foreign politics would, or should, have know better.
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During evening hours, there is the Howard County Fair rodeo and a new feature, Howard County Fair Has Talent, at the contest arena and music at the music pavilion.
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King County Fair JULY 13-16 Carnival, rodeo, music, crafts, food, animals, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 13-15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 16, Enumclaw Expo Center, Enumclaw; $7-$10, ages 4 and younger free; $5/parking (kingcofair.com/).
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The Atlas is Volkswagen’s first (and long-awaited) foray into the three-row crossover rodeo and is a completely new model from north to south.
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Abingdon resident Jennifer Duke's three children — Kayli, 11, Ethan, 6, and Ella Grace, 3 — took part in their first bike rodeo.
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People could also take tours of the historic Hays House, check out the water-balloon toss, costume contest, Uncle Sam Says and watermelon eating competition, all at Shamrock Park, plus the annual bicycle rodeo at Bel Air Elementary School.
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This year's $12,150 request would provide $8,000 for expenses related to the Ramona Rodeo and parade and $4,150 for expenses related to the rodeo grounds and facilities.
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Jones is just an evil rodeo clown whose fifteen minutes will soon be up.
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Origin and Etymology of rodeo
Spanish, from rodear to surround, from rueda wheel, from Latin rota — more at roll
rodeo
Definition of rodeo
intransitive verb
: to participate in a rodeo
First Known Use of rodeo
1951
RODEO Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of rodeo for English Language Learners
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: an event in which people compete at riding horses and bulls, catching animals with ropes, etc.
RODEO Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of rodeo for Students
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: an exhibition that features cowboy skills (as riding and roping)
Learn More about rodeo
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See words that rhyme with rodeo Spanish Central: Translation of rodeo Nglish: Translation of rodeo for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about rodeo
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