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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Clarabelle Cow With her signature cowbell, Clarabelle Cow is one of Mickey Mouse’s cheerful and talkative friends.
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
The University of Southern California student has played in a band and even had his dad join him onstage for a cowbell cameo during a 2022 performance in San Diego — a playful nod to Will’s iconic SNL sketch from 2000.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Will Ferrell is perfection as fictional cowbell player Gene Frenkel, whose overly enthusiastic playing is a distraction to his bandmates.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
The gin is made with a unique blend of Speyside botanicals like cowbells and sorrel, contributing to its distinctive flavor profile.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
The University of Southern California student has played in a band and even had his dad join him onstage for a cowbell cameo during a 2022 performance in San Diego — a playful nod to Will’s iconic SNL sketch from 2000.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Will Ferrell is perfection as fictional cowbell player Gene Frenkel, whose overly enthusiastic playing is a distraction to his bandmates.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
The gin is made with a unique blend of Speyside botanicals like cowbells and sorrel, contributing to its distinctive flavor profile.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Cowbell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowbell. Accessed 14 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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