cowpuncher

noun

cow·​punch·​er ˈkau̇-ˌpən-chər How to pronounce cowpuncher (audio)
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: cowboy sense 1

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cowpunchers hanging out and telling stories during branding time

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First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cowpuncher was in 1878

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“Cowpuncher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowpuncher. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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cowpuncher

noun
cow·​punch·​er -ˌpən-chər How to pronounce cowpuncher (audio)
: cowboy

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