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 of lasso

Noun

• lariat

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

How to Make Cowboy Coffee Cake Even our most veteran staff members are uncertain how this cake lassoed in its rodeo-style name. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026

So, in 1920, 12 Americans—representing groups like the National Park-to-Park Highway Association and AAA—set out from Denver, Colorado, for a 5,600-mile road trip, lassoing 12 national parks into one massive loop. —Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026

Noun

But deputies had a trick up their sleeve — a secret weapon that is part grappling gun, part lasso. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026

Her deep investment has put that 10-figure dream within range of her golden lasso. —Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026

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

Rhymes for lasso

• basso
• paso
• sargasso

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