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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Mexican cowboys and cowgirls—charros and escaramuzas, as they are called in Spanish—are a parade highlight, often saved for last as a sort of grand finale. Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 Little Sterling has also been experimenting with her style recently, with her mom sharing snaps of her dressing up as a cowgirl on Monday, April 27. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 Sterger, also known as the famous FSU cowgirl from the mid-2000s, said in a lengthy Instagram post that she's been dealing with pain in the right breast for over a month now, and she was rushed to the ER on Thursday because her right breast exploded. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026 Ahead, read on for some of the coolest outfit ideas using cowgirl boots, styled with pieces straight from your closet. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 Apr. 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 6 May. 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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