cowgirl

noun

cow·​girl ˈkau̇-ˌgər(-ə)l How to pronounce cowgirl (audio)
1
: a girl or woman who tends cattle or horses
2
: a girl or woman who is a rodeo performer

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But, of course, no Hadid look is complete without some serious cowgirl energy. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025 Cowboy boots + denim shorts + graphic tee The ultimate cowgirl uniform, made more interesting with a pair of eye-catching boots. Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025 Just this past Halloween, Stefani shared a series of throwback photos on Instagram of the special night — she in a cowgirl costume with blood on her face next to a plaid-shirted Shelton — along with other shots, including a field of marigolds. Aaron Rasmussen, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 The 12-year-old matched her mother’s cowgirl core aesthetic, wearing a custom Frolov outfit. Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cowgirl

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cowgirl was in 1753

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“Cowgirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowgirl. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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cowgirl

noun
cow·​girl ˈkau̇-ˌgər(-ə)l How to pronounce cowgirl (audio)
: a girl or woman who tends cattle or horses

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