cowpokes

plural of cowpoke
as in cowboys
a hired hand who tends cattle or horses at a ranch or on the range it takes a long time to train a good cowpoke

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cowboys
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  • In the decades since, the piece has evolved to be made with leather cords instead—an alternative to the traditional stuffy tie—and worn by cowboys while riding.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Thus far her novels have covered hockey romance, fake dating, cowboys, football and more.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Cowpokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowpokes. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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