lasso

1 of 2

verb

las·​so ˈla-(ˌ)sō  la-ˈsü 

lassoed; lassoing; lassos

transitive verb

: to capture with or as if with a lasso : rope

lassoer noun

lasso

2 of 2

noun

plural lassos or lassoes

: a rope or long thong of leather with a noose used especially for catching horses and cattle : lariat

Synonyms

Noun

• lariat
• reata
• riata

Examples of lasso in a Sentence

Verb

The cowboy lassoed the horse.

Noun

the cowpuncher skillfully tossed the lasso around the calf's neck

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The item could grab the attention of University of Texas fans (as the longhorn is their mascot), or those in love with the Western lifestyle that has lassoed so many hearts. —Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024

According to Paramount Global, that’s up 4% from the Season 5A finale, which lassoed 10.3M live + same-day viewers. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024

Noun

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Some learn lasso routines, circus tricks and stunts, while others stick to precision drills. —Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Spanish lazo, from Latin laqueus snare

First Known Use

Verb

1807, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1808, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lasso

1 of 2 noun

las·​so ˈlas-ō  la-ˈsü 

plural lassos or lassoes

: a rope or long leather thong with a noose used especially for catching livestock

lasso

2 of 2 verb

: to catch with a lasso

Etymology

Noun

from Spanish lazo "lasso," from Latin laqueus "noose, snare" — related to lace, lash entry 2 see Word History at lace