roadeo

[ roh-dee-oh ]

noun

, plural road·e·os.

1. a competition, usually held annually, for professional truck drivers testing driving skill.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roadeo¹

1945–50, Americanism; orthographic blend of road and rodeo

Example Sentences

Metro connected me with Juan Navarro, a bus driver with 25 years’ experience who is the three-time champion of the Roadeo, an annual test of bus operator skills.

From Los Angeles Times

Metro connected me with Juan Navarro, a bus driver with 25 years’ experience who is the three-time champion of the Roadeo, an annual test of bus operator skills.

From Los Angeles Times

The winner in each category will compete in September in the Southeastern Regional Equipment Operators Roadeo in Rogers, Arkansas.

From Washington Times

Aug. 25: Head to downtown Blaine for a Public Works Roadeo with truckloads of fun for kids of all ages.

From Seattle Times

Locally, the Kiwanis Club has been staging its Teen Driving Roadeo with the cooperation of several participants from trucking companies to law enforcement.

From Washington Times