cowgirls

noun

plural of cowgirl
as in cowboys

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  1. cowboys
  2. cowhands
Noun
  • The scenes will include a tribute to the vaqueros, the Mexican and Tejano cowboys who made up about one-fourth of Old West ranch hands and trail drivers.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As with Christmas, the logistical wrangling can outweigh the enjoyment, at least for the cowboys.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cowboys
Noun
  • There are plenty of places to take a horse, with experienced cowhands to guide the way.
    — Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Now, the ranch is proactively using drones equipped with speakers and bright lights as stand-in cowhands, WSJ reported.
    — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of cowhands
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