cowpoke

noun

cow·​poke ˈkau̇-ˌpōk How to pronounce cowpoke (audio)
Synonyms of cowpokenext

Examples of cowpoke in a Sentence

a movie about a couple of old cowpokes it takes a long time to train a good cowpoke
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For cowpokes looking to escape winter’s bite, White Stallion Ranch operates year-round, offering trail rides among the cactuses on 3,000 acres bordering Saguaro National Park. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Nov. 2025 The Player’s Guide details how to build a character, whether its just a common cowpoke or one of the more unusual options like a huckster or blessed. Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 It’s been ten weeks since the robbery, and Theresa and Shermy the dog are the last two urban cowpokes standing at the old makeshift homestead motel. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025 Younger kids can choose from a selection of small plates portioned for cowpokes. Outside Online, 17 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for cowpoke

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cowpoke was circa 1881

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“Cowpoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowpoke. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

cowpoke

noun
cow·​poke ˈkau̇-ˌpōk How to pronounce cowpoke (audio)
: cowboy
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