cowbell
noun
cow·bell
ˈkau̇-ˌbel 
: a bell hung around the neck of a cow to make a sound by which the cow can be located
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Glen Powell made his introduction by playing cowbell with the band on stage, obviously.
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Peter White, Deadline, 13 May 2025
At last year's Boston Marathon, my entire family was out there with the signs and cowbells.
—Kevin P. Martin Jr., People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
An employee at the medical center, Rachel, who requested to be identified by only her first name for fear of retaliation, juggled three signs and a purple cowbell at the rally, handing out extras to people who walked by.
—Angela Palermo and, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025
The great thing about the Saucers was actually just getting behind a drum kit again, and not for guest moment playing a cowbell, but proper playing.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
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Peter White, Deadline, 13 May 2025
At last year's Boston Marathon, my entire family was out there with the signs and cowbells.
—Kevin P. Martin Jr., People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
An employee at the medical center, Rachel, who requested to be identified by only her first name for fear of retaliation, juggled three signs and a purple cowbell at the rally, handing out extras to people who walked by.
—Angela Palermo and, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025
The great thing about the Saucers was actually just getting behind a drum kit again, and not for guest moment playing a cowbell, but proper playing.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Cowbell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowbell. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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cowbell
noun
cow·bell
ˈkau̇-ˌbel
: a bell hung about the neck of a cow to indicate its whereabouts
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