stampeder

stam·pede

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Definitions of stampeder word

noun stampeder a sudden, frenzied rush or headlong flight of a herd of frightened animals, especially cattle or horses. 1
noun stampeder any headlong general flight or rush. 1
noun stampeder Western U.S., Canada. a celebration, usually held annually, combining a rodeo, contests, exhibitions, dancing, etc. 1
verb without object stampeder to scatter or flee in a stampede: People stampeded from the burning theater. 1
verb without object stampeder to make a general rush: On hearing of the sale, they stampeded to the store. 1
verb with object stampeder to cause to stampede. 1

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25, Americanism; < American Spanish estampida, Spanish, equivalent to estamp(ar) to stamp + -ida noun suffix

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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