lasso

¹

[ las-oh, la-soo ]

noun

, plural las·sos, las·soes.

1. a long rope or line of hide or other material with a running noose at one end, used for roping horses, cattle, etc.

verb (used with object)

, las·soed, las·so·ing.

1. to catch with or as with a lasso.

Lasso

²

[ lah-soh ]

noun

1. Orlando di [dee], Orlandus Lassus, 1532–94, Flemish composer.

lasso

/ ˈlæsəʊ; læˈsuː /

noun

1. a long rope or thong with a running noose at one end, used (esp in America) for roping horses, cattle, etc; lariat

verb

1. tr to catch with or as if with a lasso

Derived Forms

• lasˈsoer, noun

Other Words From

• lasso·er noun
• un·lassoed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lasso¹

1760–70; < Spanish lazo < Latin laqueus noose, bond; lace

Word History and Origins

Origin of lasso¹

C19: from Spanish lazo, ultimately from Latin laqueus noose

Example Sentences

Invoking “Ted Lasso” nowadays nets mixed reactions, but our first taste of that sugar came back in 2020 when rancor and bitterness defined our existence.

From Salon

In related news, “Ted Lasso” is reportedly gearing up for a fourth season, even though it neatly concluded its business with the third.

From Los Angeles Times

It looks like “Ted Lasso” might be getting a fourth season after all.

From Los Angeles Times

Lawrence created TV series including “Scrubs” and “Ted Lasso,” shows that demonstrate a screwball comedy-like facility with banter.

From Los Angeles Times

A case of the “twisties” has been compared to the so-called “yips,” which can happen in baseball and golf and was famously depicted in the Apple TV+ show "Ted Lasso."

From Salon