cowboy boot

noun

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

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The married pair differentiated their look with accessories — the producer wore a metal bolo tie and sunglasses, while his wife accessorized with beaded necklaces and a round crossbody bag — but maintained consistency by wearing the same black leather steel-toe cowboy boots. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025 One woman tackled another to the floor, as the group of cowgirls went from vibing to fighting, slipping around in their cowboy boots, hats and all. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Apr. 2025 A number of the women and girls in the crowd at Radio City were wearing white cowboy boots, many of which were suspiciously unscuffed. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025 The classic Birk marries a cowboy boot (another very of the moment accessory) with this chic pair of sandals. Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025 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 5 May. 2025.

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