Wild West

noun

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

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But his legendary Wild West spirit lives on at this three-day bash in Golden, which includes an arts and crafts festival, mutton bustin’, a parade and live music. Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025 From Wild West ponytails to rustic eye makeup and denim manicures, beauty experts break down the best beauty looks to wear on tour below. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025 From 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Windsor is hosting its Wild West event at a stunning villa in the Coachella valley. Daniela Avila, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Despite these pain points, Molise is arguably Italy’s last great frontier, the country’s proverbial Wild West. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 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 24 May. 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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