the Wild West

noun

: the western United States in the past when there were many cowboys, outlaws, etc.

stories about the Wild West

—often used before another noun

Wild West stories

a Wild West show

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What to Look Out for When Buying Amazon Furniture Brands should feel real (and be real) This seems obvious, but in a lot of ways Amazon is still the Wild West. —

Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024 The newest addition to the S&P 500 may be a relic of the Wild West, but its skyrocketing valuation is a byproduct of the AI boom. —

Greg McKenna, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024 Buy now: Sofia Cashmere Travel Set on Sofia Cashmere and Saks Fifth Avenue Bring the Wild West home Wild West enthusiasts—and, yes, Yellowstone fans—will appreciate Frontier: Cowboys of the Americas, a compelling portrait of ranch life by Anouk Masson Krantz. —

Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024 There’s plenty of free parking, and operator Highway West Vacations brings a bit of the spirit of the Wild West to life in every guestroom. —

Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Wild West

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