longhorn

noun

long·​horn ˈlȯŋ-ˌhȯrn How to pronounce longhorn (audio)
1
a
: any of the long-horned cattle of Spanish derivation formerly common in the southwestern U.S.
2
or longhorn cheese : a firm-textured usually mild cheese (such as cheddar or Colby)

Examples of longhorn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The iconic Bevo longhorn was spotted on the sideline in his enclosure, while Washington’s Dubs was spotted checking out the Superdome. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024 Photos showed officers trailing the longhorn up and down the platform. Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023 As the Lone Star flag waves proudly, rodeo queens, skilled riders, and majestic longhorn cattle parade into the arena, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Feb. 2024 Dodge once drove a herd of longhorn cattle down Washington Boulevard in Detroit, for cryin’ out loud. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 13 Jan. 2024 For a finishing touch that combines both elements of the Western Gothic aesthetic, Renteria often recommends a moody print featuring a single longhorn. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024 On the tracks, the longhorn looked lost, confused and out of place. Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023 Stillwater Police Department spokesperson Terry Low told PEOPLE that the longhorn’s carcass was found in the front yard of the university’s FarmHouse fraternity at 6:39 a.m. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023 See The Cattle Drive The Fort Worth Herd is made up of 17 longhorns, each one representing a decade of the Stockyards' history. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of longhorn was in 1857

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“Longhorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longhorn. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

longhorn

noun
long·​horn -ˌhȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce longhorn (audio)
: any of the cattle with long horns that were formerly common in the southwestern U.S.

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