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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The dress code is urban cowgirl for the women and fatigues and combat boots for the men. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Also at the shower were other lovely touches, including champagne flutes with ribbons tied around the stems, a calendar for everyone to guess what Alex's due date will be, baby pink cowgirl boots and photos of the parents-to-be. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 In the snap, the Newlyweds alum is leaning on a chair, showing off her outfit, which entailed fishnet tights, a white crop top/mini skirt set paired with a black blazer, and platform cowgirl boots. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 Megan Moroney — No Caller ID Your favorite emo cowgirl's evolution from sorority heartbreak victim to a city-dweller looking for love is complete. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 25 Nov. 2024 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 18 Jan. 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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