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Wild West
noun
: the western U.S. in its frontier period characterized by roughness and lawlessness
Wild West
adjective
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Leadville is an exception, evolving from being one of the wildest Wild West outposts to the heart of Colorado’s high-altitude outdoor adventures.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
The socks are available in a three-pack Wild West set and a six-pack Rodeo Days set, ideal for holiday gifting.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Carter also was president of the board of Wild West Women Films, which was founded by Wheelock and Kay Weaver, and worked alongside her partner of more than 60 years, Judith Osmer, in the firm J.O. Crystal, which manufactured synthetic rubies.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
One view is that Americans are still influenced by a Wild West mentality that tolerates the rough handling of animals.
—Peter Singer, TIME, 26 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined above
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“Wild West.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wild%20West. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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Wild West
noun
: the western U.S. in its frontier period characterized by roughness and lawlessness
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