cowboy boot

noun

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

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The length is just right for wearing with knee-high boots, cowboy boots, or even loafers with ankle socks. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026 There are no Instagrammable photo ops or fancy hats, just people in jeans, T-shirts, cowboy boots and shorts. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 There’s even a large and decorative Busch Light cowboy boot inside the bar. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 Montserrat Messeguer, known for its western wear and artisanal cowboy boots handcrafted in El Bajío, now counts stars such as Dua Lipa among its clients. — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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