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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Yates, whose hair was styled in loose curls, wore an oversized shirt with brown cowboy boots. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 The shoes, known as the Santia style, fit into the emerging quiet Western aesthetic some brands and celebrities are embracing with cowboy boots. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 These jeans have a cheeky, embroidered red cowboy boot on the back pocket. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026 Kahan’s fans — they’re called Busyheads, after his 2019 debut — wandered the festival grounds in their Kahan merch and cowboy boots, taking in the stunning view of the Hudson River. Rolling Stone, 5 July 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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