Wild West

noun

: the western U.S. in its frontier period characterized by roughness and lawlessness

Wild West adjective

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Leadville is an exception, evolving from being one of the wildest Wild West outposts to the heart of Colorado’s high-altitude outdoor adventures. —

James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024 The socks are available in a three-pack Wild West set and a six-pack Rodeo Days set, ideal for holiday gifting. —

Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024 Carter also was president of the board of Wild West Women Films, which was founded by Wheelock and Kay Weaver, and worked alongside her partner of more than 60 years, Judith Osmer, in the firm J.O. Crystal, which manufactured synthetic rubies. —

Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024 One view is that Americans are still influenced by a Wild West mentality that tolerates the rough handling of animals. —

Peter Singer, TIME, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Wild West