Bronco
/ˈbrɒŋkoʊ/
A wild horse known for bucking, and a rugged Ford SUV.
Examples
- She was watching a bronco bucking wildly.
- Tomorrow the bronco will be featured in the county fair.
- They have trained several broncos for competition.
- They will release a new Bronco model next year.
- The rider tried to tame the bronco last night.
Meanings
Adopted into English in the early 19th century to describe a bucking horse, reflecting the Spanish term for roughness.
Examples
- Bronco jumped over the fence during the rodeo.
- The rider tried to tame the bronco last night.
- Tomorrow the bronco will be featured in the county fair.
- She was watching a bronco bucking wildly.
- They have trained several broncos for competition.
The name was chosen by Ford to associate the vehicle with the strength and untamed nature of the animal.
Examples
- He bought a Bronco for his weekend trips.
- The Bronco was spotted climbing the rocky trail.
- They will release a new Bronco model next year.
- Driving the Bronco, she felt a sense of adventure.
- Many collectors admire classic Broncos from the 1970s.