SportsAugust 30, 2026

bronc

BRONK

Definition

A partially tamed or wild horse, especially one used in rodeo events like bucking competitions.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'bronco,' meaning 'rough' or 'wild.' It was adopted into American English in the mid-19th century to describe the undomesticated horses of the American West.

In the news

In this article, the term is used to identify a specific type of rodeo event, 'saddle bronc,' which involves riders attempting to stay on a bucking horse.

Four Corners athletes put on a show at Cortez High School/Junior High Rodeo

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