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An unbroken or bucking western horse, and, when capitalized, Ford's off-road SUV line named for that animal.
Examples
The ranch hand eased a saddle onto the bronco before the first ride.
The Bronco Sport is smaller than the main Bronco.
Ford brought the Bronco name back for a new generation.
A bronco burst from the chute and bucked hard.
Her Bronco climbed the rocky trail without slipping.
Similar words
mustang
unbroken horse
4x4
buckhorse
sport-utility vehicle
off-road SUV
range horse
bronc
SUV
Ford Bronco
Meanings
Examples
The ranch hand eased a saddle onto the bronco before the first ride.
A bronco burst from the chute and bucked hard.
The old corral held three restless broncos.
The rider stayed on the bronco for eight seconds.
That horse is no pet, it is a green bronco.
Similar words
bronc
buckhorse
unbroken horse
range horse
mustang
Examples
Her Bronco climbed the rocky trail without slipping.
Ford brought the Bronco name back for a new generation.
We loaded camping gear into the Bronco.
The Bronco Sport is smaller than the main Bronco.
His restored 1970s Bronco drew a crowd.
Similar words
Ford Bronco
SUV
off-road SUV
4x4
sport-utility vehicle
Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Mexican Spanish bronco, from Spanish bronco meaning rough, wild, or gruff.
FAQ
A bronco is an unbroken or hard-to-handle horse, especially one linked with western ranching or rodeo.
Is bronco the same as mustang?
Not exactly. A mustang is a free-roaming horse, while a bronco is defined by being unbroken, difficult to ride, or used for bucking.
Why is Bronco sometimes capitalized?
Bronco is capitalized when it names Ford's off-road SUV line.
Can bronco mean a Ford vehicle?
Yes. Capitalized as Bronco, it is the name of Ford's SUV model line.
How do you pronounce bronco?
bronco is pronounced /ˈbrɑːŋkoʊ/.
No. bronco is normally a noun.
What is the plural of bronco?
The regular plural is broncos.
Where does bronco come from?
It comes from Mexican Spanish bronco, from a Spanish word meaning rough, wild, or gruff.
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