rodeo

Meanings

• noun

  A large event featuring rodeo competitions, such as bull riding, calf roping, and steer wrestling.

  - "The annual rodeo in Pueblo attracts thousands of visitors."
  - "He competed in the bull riding event at the rodeo."
  - "The rodeo parade is a popular community event."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹoʊ.ˈdeɪ.oʊ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80066782"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rodeo
dough , moe , toe

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Variants

List of all variants of rodeo that leads to same result
rodeo , rodeos , rodeoed , rodeoing

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Etymology

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Originally from the Spanish word 'rodear' meaning 'to surround', a rodeo is an event where cowboys and cowgirls display their skills in various horse and cattle-related competitions.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded rodeo took place in Deer Trail, Colorado, in 1869.

2. The largest rodeo in the world is the Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada.

3. Bull riding was introduced to the rodeo circuit in 1929.

4. The term 'rodeo' is also used to describe similar events in other countries, such as Spain (Fiesta de San Fermín) and Mexico (Charreada).

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Related Concepts

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1. Cowboy: A person who works on a ranch, especially one who looks after cattle. Cowboys are often associated with the American West and the rodeo.

2. Bucking horse: A horse that is trained to buck (jump and twist its body violently) in a rodeo event, typically for bull riding or saddle bronc riding.

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Culture

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The rodeo is deeply rooted in American history, particularly the Western United States. It reflects the traditions and values of ranching and cowboy culture.

How to Memorize "rodeo"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large arena filled with spectators. Picture cowboys and cowgirls riding horses and roping cattle.
   - Visualize the excitement and energy of the crowd during a bull riding event.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rodeo' with cowboys, horses, and cattle.
   - Think of the Wild West and the American frontier when you hear the word 'rodeo'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - R - Ranching, O - Outdoor, D - Daring, E - Events, O - Only in the Old West.

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