rodeo
UK: rəʊˈdeɪəʊ | US: roʊˈdeɪoʊ
n. 1. A competitive event featuring cattle-herding skills, such as bull riding or roping.
n. 2. A public exhibition of cowboy skills, often with entertainment.
n. 3. (informal) A chaotic or bustling situation.
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The word "rodeo" originates from Spanish "rodear," meaning "to surround" or "go around," derived from Latin "rotare" (to rotate). It originally referred to cattle roundups in Spanish colonial America, where cowboys encircled livestock. Over time, it evolved into a term for competitive exhibitions of cowboy skills, retaining the circular motion concept in events like barrel racing. The suffix "-eo" marks it as a place/event, solidifying its modern usage.
The annual rodeo attracts thousands of spectators to watch bull riding.
She won first prize in the barrel racing event at the rodeo.
The office turned into a rodeo during the product launch.
Traditional rodeos preserve the heritage of the American West.
He practiced for months to compete in the local rodeo.