bronco

noun

bron·​co ˈbräŋ-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce bronco (audio)
variants or less commonly broncho
plural broncos also bronchos
Synonyms of bronconext
: an unbroken or imperfectly broken range horse of western North America : bronc
broadly : mustang

Examples of bronco in a Sentence

a rodeo featuring bucking broncos
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True, most broncos aren’t weaponized, nor does chasing them down have the same ethical implications. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025 Of course, a rearing bronco with deep orange eyes is included in the design for these Broncos. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025 Emily gets up on the bar to dance with one of the Magic Mikes at the booth, quickly straddling him to ride him like a bucking bronco. — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Jackson noted, however, that the men had no experience in bronco or bull riding. — Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bronco

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, literally, rough, wild

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bronco was in 1850

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“Bronco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronco. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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bronco

noun
bron·​co ˈbräŋ-kō How to pronounce bronco (audio)
plural broncos
1
: an untamed or partly tamed horse of western North America
2
: mustang sense 1

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