cowboy boot

noun

: a boot made with a high arch, a high Cuban heel, and usually fancy stitching

Examples of cowboy boot in a Sentence

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Built on the same last as his cowboy boots, Merrell became known for building products that — like a cowboy boot — were snug at the heel, precise over the instep and roomy in the toes. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 June 2026 Taylor Swift is putting her cowboy boots back on. Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Grab your cowboy boots for Southern Sessions Enjoy live folk, roots, and Americana music from a rotating list of performers. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 May 2026 Yes, cowboy boots can be worn in the summer. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cowboy boot

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cowboy boot was in 1884

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“Cowboy boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowboy%20boot. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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