cowbell

noun

cow·​bell ˈkau̇-ˌbel 

: a bell hung around the neck of a cow to make a sound by which the cow can be located

Examples of cowbell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thousands of fans made the trip from Wisconsin to Florida and sat among the cowbell-ringing Rays crowd on Monday night. — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Most of the area’s rolling hills remain pastureland, and during the day the loudest sound is the jangling of cowbells. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Wellness guide Patrick Mauroner leads early-bird or afternoon hikes and e-bike rides through the Alpe di Siusi meadows, past fields tinkling with cowbells and grazed by pretty palomino horses. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Russell continued to improve his Heisman Trophy credentials by playing with composure amid the usual din of ringing cowbells at Mississippi State. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cowbell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel

Kids Definition

cowbell

noun

cow·​bell ˈkau̇-ˌbel 

: a bell hung about the neck of a cow to indicate its whereabouts