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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Concept art revealed at D23 also showed the gang of toys — such as Jessie the yodeling cowgirl (voiced by different actresses) and Rex (Wallace Shawn) — looking sad as their owner seemed more interested in a tablet, hinting at their emotional yet humorous struggles. Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024 The 33,000-square-foot museum includes exhibits honoring the bond between cowgirls and their horses, paintings depicting life in the West, vintage photographs and saddles used by cowgirls. Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024 Women get to choose from four different types of footwear including cowgirl, tall, roper boots or booties. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Dec. 2024 The dress code is urban cowgirl for the women and fatigues and combat boots for the men. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cowgirl 

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 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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