Wild West

noun

: the western U.S. in its frontier period characterized by roughness and lawlessness
Wild West adjective

Examples of Wild West in a Sentence

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Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour has helped inspire an obsession with all things Wild West this year — and her stop in Las Vegas (July 25 - 26) is the perfect excuse to strap on your spurs, or at least purchase a cowboy hat. Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 28 June 2025 Before their egos ruined it, Buffalo Bill and Doc Carver hosted a traveling Wild West Show, starting in 1883. Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025 On the other hand, Wild Wild West was commercially unsuccessful, panned by critics, and won several Razzies, including Worst Screen Couple, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Original Song for Smith's single of the same name. Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 16 June 2025 The late Hollywood legend, famous for The Maltese Falcon, The African Queen, and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, lived at the private estate back when the San Fernando Valley still had a Wild West vibe. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Wild West

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Wild West was in 1844

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“Wild West.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wild%20West. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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Wild West

noun
: the western U.S. in its frontier period characterized by roughness and lawlessness
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