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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Come here on September 26 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Buffalo Roundup, as skilled cowboys and cowgirls wrangle more than 1,300 bison through the park’s rugged landscape. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 30 June 2025 The Cowboy Carter tour has been alight with big brands putting their spin on Bey’s glamorous cowgirl aesthetic. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 June 2025 And so, next door to the photo booth where Nic and Cierra consecrated their mutual vibe, cowgirl style, Hannah climbs onto Pepe’s muscular thighs and gets a little cowgirl make-out of her own. Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 18 June 2025 Docter also confirmed that Joan Cusack is returning to voice Jessie, the iconic cowgirl doll first introduced in Toy Story 2. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 June 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 10 Jul. 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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