How to Use cowboy in a Sentence

cowboy

noun
  • We've got a bunch of risk-taking cowboys running this project.
  • He worked for several years as a cowboy on a ranch in Texas.
  • Does the priest kill the cowboy or does the cowboy kill the priest?
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 10 Sep. 2023
  • But, at the end of the day, Sheridan would rather be a real cowboy than write about them.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2023
  • However, the cowboy winds up getting in a fight with the girl’s cousin and is forced to shoot him.
    Kturnqui, oregonlive, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Witnessing the 2-year-old perched atop his horse with the ease of an old cowboy was a sight to behold.
    BostonGlobe.com, 29 Dec. 2022
  • Being a cowboy is in his blood Forrie Smith, who plays Lloyd, has a background in the rodeo world.
    Mike Rose, cleveland, 15 Jan. 2023
  • Don the cowgirl hats and cowboy boots before heading to the club — Cheat Codes have gone country.
    Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2023
  • From a mid-calf cowboy to a comfy Chelsea, Amazon has a bootie tailored to your taste.
    Maia Torres, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • In Masbate, cowboys drove cattle into the stockyards around the port.
    Jes Aznar Mike Ives, New York Times, 26 June 2023
  • Being Black and a cowgirl, or a cowboy, is nothing new.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Kelli Domijan is mourning the loss of her husband’s new cowboy boots, which are stuck in St. Louis along with the rest of their bags.
    Dallas News, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Wimberly, Yachty rolls in like a Black cowboy in a way that feels unforced.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2023
  • The red rein and the cowboy’s expression make for a magical moment in time.
    Dallas News, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The cowboy is riding a horse, lasso in hand, pursuing a wild bull.
    Dara Kerr, NPR, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Nilgai were introduced on the King Ranch in the 1920s as a game species and supplemental food source for the cowboys.
    Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Will Zach be the perfect cowboy for this fun-loving cowgirl?
    Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2023
  • There is a group of singing cowboys and a teacher and her class, among other people, gathered for the weekend.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 June 2023
  • Of course in pop culture, cowboys are stoic loners who push their bodies and minds to the limit.
    Andy Dunn, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2024
  • According to the report by the Daily Beast, Miller returned to the home dressed as a cowboy on June 4 to apologize.
    Vulture, 3 May 2023
  • Speaking of cowboys, Jedlicka’s is the place to be for authentic hats, riding gear, and boots.
    Ariel Okin, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2023
  • An eight-second ride is judged by the horse's bucking action, as well as the cowboy's control and spurring action.
    Josh Criswell, Chron, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Ryan Capalbo’s life is nothing like that of a rough and tumble cowboy.
    Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The restaurant specializes in serving the Brazilian cowboy menu known as rodizio.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The Wyoming ski town of Jackson is known for its steep runs, plentiful snow, and a vibe that is one part cowboy, one part billionaire.
    Everett Potter, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Home to multiple dude ranches, Bandera is the perfect place to learn how to be a cowboy or cowgirl.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Ken Scott Evans's outfit appears to pay tribute to the several cowboy Kens produced over the years.
    Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Inspired by the American West, these outdoorsmen hats are part cowboy, part park ranger, and come with a full wide brim and tall crown.
    Maverick Li, Men's Health, 29 Dec. 2022
  • When the sauna hit the ground, a charming Estonian cowboy handed out ice-cold root beers as a goodbye.
    Lisa Lucas, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Free Rein is for anyone who gets up and works like a cowboy, gets up and chases a dream, or gets up and just feels like having a damn good cup of coffee.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2023

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