ro ‧ de ‧ o /ˈrəʊdiəʊ, rəʊˈdeɪ-əʊ $ ˈroʊdioʊ, roʊˈdeɪ-oʊ/ BrE AmE noun ( plural rodeos ) [countable]
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: Spanish ; Origin: rodear 'to surround' ]
a type of entertainment in which ↑ cowboy s ride wild horses, catch cattle with ropes, and ride in races