: an unbroken or imperfectly broken range horse of western North America : bronco
broadly : mustang

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Now in its 51st year, the Snowmass Rodeo takes place every Wednesday, rain or shine, delivering classic events like barrel riding, saddle bronc, bull riding and more. Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025 Visitors can even climb aboard a mechanical bronc or design their own Western-style shirt via interactive exhibits. Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024 The boy's 33-year-old father is ranked No. 40 in the world in saddle bronc riding, according to prorodeo.com. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 4 June 2024 Levi is one of three children between Kallie Wright and Spencer Wright, who is ranked No. 40 in the world in saddle bronc riding. Li Cohen, CBS News, 4 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for bronc

Word History

Etymology

short for bronco

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bronc was in 1893

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“Bronc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronc. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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bronc

noun
: bronco

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