cowboy boot

noun

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

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Youngsters wearing cowboy boots and oversized belt buckles led heifers and steers around a shiny, new show area. Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026 Besides a full assortment of hats, the store stocks Western apparel, cowboy boots, and handmade leather items. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026 Lana Del Rey modeled a romantic take on western fashion at the Ralph Lauren show on Tuesday, donning cowboy boots with a flowing white dress. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 This year that's allowed brands like cowboy boots maker Tecovas and family location safety app Life360 to advertise for the first time during the Super Bowl. Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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