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cowgirl

noun

cow·​girl ˈkau̇-ˌgər(-ə)l How to pronounce cowgirl (audio)
Synonyms of cowgirlnext
1
: a girl or woman who tends cattle or horses
2
: a girl or woman who is a rodeo performer

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Furthering her country core finesse, Wilson wore a black cowgirl hat to complete her look. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025 Among the characters returning from that film include Joan Cusack as cowgirl Jessie and Tony Hale as Forky. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025 Carpenter then arrived on stage as Barbie, wearing Margot Robbie's memorable hot-pink cowgirl outfit from the 2023 film. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025 Some of the retailer’s fall accessories have western accents, such as purses with fringe and cowgirl-inspired hats. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cowgirl

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cowgirl was in 1753

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“Cowgirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowgirl. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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cowgirl

noun
cow·​girl ˈkau̇-ˌgər(-ə)l How to pronounce cowgirl (audio)
: a girl or woman who tends cattle or horses

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