cowhide

1 of 2

noun

cow·​hide ˈkau̇-ˌhīd How to pronounce cowhide (audio)
1
: the hide of a cow
also : leather made from this hide
2
: a coarse whip of rawhide or braided leather

cowhide

2 of 2

verb

cowhided; cowhiding

transitive verb

: to flog with a cowhide whip

Examples of cowhide in a Sentence

Noun a cloth made of cowhide Verb was cowhiding the horse until a police officer intervened
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Find it on Amazon Go Western With This Faux Cowhide Rug Get all those Western vibes without having to actually kill a cow with this fabulous faux cowhide rug. Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024 And on the hardwood floor, a large cowhide rug in shades of taupe layered over a taupe wool sisal define the seating area. Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024 About a four-hour drive from Denver, Brush Creek Ranch is brimming with indulgent flair, down to the cowhide chairs, antler chandeliers, wagyu cattle and seed-to-table family-style dining (with organic produce grown in the on-site 20,000-square-foot greenhouse). Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2022 It’s made from ultra-durable FXT ballistic nylon with stylish cowhide leather accents. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023 My mom has an amazing belt collection and she’s got this green and khaki cowhide belt with a big chunky gold buckle. Irene Kim, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2023 While pricey, a classic pair of heeled knee boots can last you several years, especially as these are made from genuine cowhide leather and even feature a leather sole (most boots are made with synthetic rubber soles). Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023 Cowboy boots and hats, cowhide rugs, and equestrian paraphernalia adorn almost every room in the home. Kaitlyn Huamani, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023 Think breezy white linen curtains, cowhide rugs and vintage surfer prints. Sarah Maberry, countryliving.com, 25 Apr. 2023
Verb
These sneakers feature white pebble leather, faux pony hair, and cowhide detachable straps. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cowhide was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cowhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowhide. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cowhide

1 of 2 noun
cow·​hide -ˌhīd How to pronounce cowhide (audio)
1
: the hide of a cow or leather made from it
2
: a whip of rawhide or braided leather

cowhide

2 of 2 verb
cowhided; cowhiding
: to whip with a cowhide

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