mechanical bull

American  

[muh-kan-ik-uhl bool] / məˈkæn ɪk əl ˈbʊl /

noun

1. a device that simulates the experience of riding on a bucking bull or horse, used for amusement, with the objective of staying on for as long as possible.

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Example Sentences

Apart from her go-for-broke monologue, Glaser’s sensibility locked in on sketches including one about family members performing karaoke who seem way too intimate with each other, a commercial about grown men obsessed with life-sized American Girl dolls, and a bizarre musical number about a mechanical bull that rides away with Glaser and Sarah Sherman.

From Los Angeles Times

You’ll see a plaza in front of you, and around you places to ride a mechanical bull, go bowling, navigate an escape room or take in a concert.

From Los Angeles Times

Hiccup and Astrid look like kids with fake IDs at the Saddle Ranch waiting for someone to turn on the mechanical bull.

From Los Angeles Times

Beyoncé's rodeo rumbled into London, bringing with it every country cliché you could think of - cowboy hats, horseshoes, tassels and even a gold mechanical bull.

From BBC

As a result, they were pushing heavy stage props – including a mechanical bull – up a steep ramp between every act.

From BBC