bronco

noun

Definition of bronconext
as in mustang

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Recent Examples of bronco 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bronco
  1. mustang
  2. pony
  3. mare
  4. colt
  5. stallion
Noun
  • What would the American West be without untamed mustangs roaming the plains?
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Ocracoke is home to a herd of Wild Banker Horses that are the descendants of Spanish mustangs that ended up on the island after a shipwreck several hundred years ago.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of mustang
Noun
  • The farm is also holding a Fairy Festival on July 18 and 19 featuring scavenger hunts, fairy stories and other activities in addition to the usual hayrides, petting farm and pony rides.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
  • The latest flats feel like they’re designed for the new Chanel girl, with contrasting animal-print pony hair bringing a modern, cool touch to the iconic cap-toe style.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Definition of pony
Noun
  • Their Italian fare is inspired by the seafood Nantucket is known for, so look forward to the frutti del mare served alongside fine Italian wines.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, his father walked round and round the mare, pressing gently along her spine.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of mare
Noun
  • Golden Tempo, the impressive three-year-old colt, captured both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, establishing himself as the leader of his class.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The Preakness features a venue change to a 115-year-old track that has never hosted the event, a field of some of the best 3-year-old colts in the country and a couple of chances to make horse racing history.
    — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Definition of colt
Noun
  • Ferrari further modified the emblem by turning the horse’s tail upward to symbolize luck and victory—a notable departure from the downward-pointing tail of Baracca’s prancing stallion.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
  • Down at the bottom of the hill, Butch was sitting in the grass among a dozen or more stallions.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of stallion

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