longhorn

noun

long·​horn ˈlȯŋ-ˌhȯrn How to pronounce longhorn (audio)
1
a
: any of the long-horned cattle of Spanish derivation formerly common in the southwestern U.S.
2
or longhorn cheese : a firm-textured usually mild cheese (such as cheddar or Colby)

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To bolster her reasoning, Elfenbein cited a 2008 dilution case that featured the longhorn silhouette logo of University of Texas athletics. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024 The landscape is pure Texas—rugged and sprawling—and the 13 longhorns grazing the land are included in the sale. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 The University of Texas at Austin used pyrotechnic drones to form the shape of a longhorn to mark the school’s entrance into the Southeastern Conference. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2024 These days, visitors can see the region’s legendary longhorn steers during the twice-daily drives down East Exchange Avenue, which only takes about 10 minutes. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for longhorn 

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of longhorn was in 1857

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“Longhorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longhorn. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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longhorn

noun
long·​horn -ˌhȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce longhorn (audio)
: any of the cattle with long horns that were formerly common in the southwestern U.S.

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