rodeo
|ro-de-o|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈroʊ.di.oʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈrəʊ.di.əʊ/
cowboy skills exhibition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rodeo' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'rodeo', where 'rodear' meant 'to surround'.
Historical Evolution
'rodeo' changed from the Spanish word 'rodeo' and eventually became the modern English word 'rodeo'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to surround or round up cattle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a public exhibition of cowboy skills'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a public exhibition of cowboy skills, such as bronco riding and calf roping.
The rodeo attracted a large crowd eager to see the cowboys in action.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39