vaqueros

Definition of vaquerosnext
plural of vaquero
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Noun
  • The Indians in my family were all cowboys and cowgirls.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
  • Today, the ranch remains fully operational, complete with cowboys, horses, and cattle—some of which reportedly supply beef to Ralph Lauren restaurants.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
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
Noun
  • And so then also, guests are able to walk with nomadic herders, like across the land with camels or with or with cows and to like, learn about this ancient practice.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
  • Last year, clashes between farmers and herders in southwestern Chad left 42 people dead and several homes burned.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Vaqueros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaqueros. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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