cowgirl

noun

cow·​girl ˈkau̇-ˌgər(-ə)l How to pronounce cowgirl (audio)
Synonyms of cowgirlnext
1
: a girl or woman who tends cattle or horses
2
: a girl or woman who is a rodeo performer

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Hanks is currently promoting Toy Story 5, which sees him reprise his role as cowboy toy Woody alongside Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear and Joan Cusack as cowgirl Jessie. Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Each purchase will include a custom canvas pouch featuring either the sunbather or cowgirl illustration. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 The past few weeks have seen the beloved actress make her grand return to the red carpet to celebrate the debut of Toy Story 5, the latest entry in the Pixar franchise, which sees her voice cowgirl doll Jessie. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026 From straw staples like cowgirl hats to versatile baseball caps and even music festival-ready crochet skull caps, there's a hat for every kind of summer plan on your calendar. Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 June 2026 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 20 Jun. 2026.

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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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