cowboy boot

noun

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

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Back in April, Brittany proudly showed off some snaps of her girl dressed in a cowboy hat, denim dress and cowboy boots. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 Her daughters wore cowboy boots, opting for a pink cherry style and an all red style. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 Meanwhile, Honor rocked a boho look, pairing a dark red lace minidress with brown cowboy boots and a brown blazer. Meg Walters, InStyle, 23 May 2026 Wearing cowboy boots with shorts this season is a great way to combine comfort, coolness, and maximum style. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 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 2 Jun. 2026.

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