Wild West

noun

: the western U.S. in its frontier period characterized by roughness and lawlessness
Wild West adjective

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Home to both the popular Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming is known for its charming towns, lakes, mountains, and Wild West culture. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025 This was especially apparent in a recent documentary that covered the rise of both Astra and Rocket Lab, called Wild Wild West. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025 With that Wild West infusion, were there other influences this time around? Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025 Visit Goldfield Ghost Town east of Mesa for tons of Wild West themed fun. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Wild West

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Wild West was in 1844

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“Wild West.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wild%20West. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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Wild West

noun
: the western U.S. in its frontier period characterized by roughness and lawlessness
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