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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Dress the part, but don’t feel pressured to go full cowgirl if that’s not your vibe. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Mar. 2025 For her big day, Khloé channeled her inner cowgirl by wearing denim corset covered in beaded details, a dark pair of jeans and a denim cowboy hat. Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025 While her towering Dolce & Gabbana boots definitely aren’t suitable for horseback riding or cutting competitions, Bella Hadid will always find a way to honor her inner cowgirl. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025 Wilson wore her signature bell bottoms, a black cowgirl hat, and long red coat. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 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 24 Mar. 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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