cow·hide
ˈkau̇-ˌhīd 
1
: the hide of a cow
also
: leather made from this hide
2
: a coarse whip of rawhide or braided leather
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Examples of cowhide in a Sentence
Noun
a cloth made of cowhide
Verb
was cowhiding the horse until a police officer intervened
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
There are countless color options, but this pair — in a light rose cowhide suede — feels a little special and extra gift-worthy.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023
The bag is made of both cowhide leather and canvas, which adds an extra layer of durability and even keeps the bag water-resistant.
—Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2023
For the décor, Phoenix architect Ron Masters whipped up a pastiche of 50 unique dining alcoves, which included a still standing den lined in cowhide and a table in an old walk-in meat cooler.
—René A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2023
All of the restaurant’s design elements, from the clay bricks on the wall to the cowhide chairs in the dining room, were made in Mexico.
—Dallas News, 2 Apr. 2022
Duck in for a Diet Coke, and walk out with a cowhide flask, pickled quail eggs, and beaver-faced fuzzy slippers.
—Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2023
From the cowhide rugs to handcrafted vases to alpaca wool pillows, each item in this collection showcases homey organic materials and autumnal hues while also hailing a sense of adventure.
—Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2020
Il Bisonte's belt bag is made from smooth, cowhide leather, that has been tanned and responsibly produced in Italy.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023
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Noun
In this dining area, bright purple appears on a faux cowhide rug, which grounds the table and introduces an eclectic aspect to the modern space.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
There are countless color options, but this pair — in a light rose cowhide suede — feels a little special and extra gift-worthy.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023
The bag is made of both cowhide leather and canvas, which adds an extra layer of durability and even keeps the bag water-resistant.
—Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2023
For the décor, Phoenix architect Ron Masters whipped up a pastiche of 50 unique dining alcoves, which included a still standing den lined in cowhide and a table in an old walk-in meat cooler.
—René A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2023
All of the restaurant’s design elements, from the clay bricks on the wall to the cowhide chairs in the dining room, were made in Mexico.
—Dallas News, 2 Apr. 2022
Duck in for a Diet Coke, and walk out with a cowhide flask, pickled quail eggs, and beaver-faced fuzzy slippers.
—Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2023
From the cowhide rugs to handcrafted vases to alpaca wool pillows, each item in this collection showcases homey organic materials and autumnal hues while also hailing a sense of adventure.
—Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2020
Il Bisonte's belt bag is made from smooth, cowhide leather, that has been tanned and responsibly produced in Italy.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023
Verb
These sneakers feature white pebble leather, faux pony hair, and cowhide detachable straps.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023
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“Cowhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowhide. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.
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cowhide
1 of 2 noun
cow·hide
-ˌhīd
1
: the hide of a cow or leather made from it
2
: a whip of rawhide or braided leather
cowhide
2 of 2 verb
cowhided; cowhiding
: to whip with a cowhide
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