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broncho

broncho

1 9.9
A wild or partly tamed horse from western North America often used in rodeos
  • noun
  • /ˈbrɒŋkoʊ/
  • US
translation icon : bronco
  • Many cowboys are trained to handle a broncho before competing in rodeos across the West.

Examples

  • After weeks of training, the young rider felt confident enough to ride a broncho at the county fair.

  • He broke his arm trying to tame a stubborn young broncho.

  • Legends often speak of the wild broncho roaming the open plains.

  • The cowboy managed to ride the broncho for eight seconds in the rodeo.

  • The broncho kicked fiercely during the rodeo.

  • Have you ever seen a wild broncho up close?

  • The rodeo featured a skilled rider who expertly tamed a wild broncho during the competition.

Synonyms

bronco
vsbroncho
  • US
11 8.0

A wild or partly tamed horse used in rodeos

is the older regional variant spelling used in western North America
bronc
vsbroncho
  • Slang
6 9.3

A wild or partly tamed horse used in rodeos

is broader and includes partly tamed horses as well as unbroken ones
bucking bronco
vsbroncho
  • US
1 7.5

A wild untrained horse that jumps and kicks to throw off its rider

is the general term for such horses, not focused on violent kicking

Surface Forms

broncho singular
bronchos plural

Etymology

Broncho comes from the Spanish word bronco, which means 'rough' or 'unbroken'. So the name fits: a broncho is a wild or hard-to-tame horse used in rodeos because it is rough to ride.