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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Expert styling tip: Throw on a funky pair of cowgirl boots and a belt to cinch the waist to make this an evening look. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 25 May 2025 Courtney is a fourth generation cowgirl out of Houston, Texas. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 13 May 2025 The look featured a Western style inspiration, accented by D’Amelio’s cowgirl boots. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025 Stefani added a country element to her look with a pair of black cowgirl boots. Wwd Staff, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cowgirl

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 6 Jun. 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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