cowboy boot

noun

1. a boot with a chunky, moderately high slanted heel, usually pointed toe, and decorative stitching or tooling, extending to mid-calf.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cowboy boot¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

It doesn’t matter that you don’t own a pair of cowboy boots.

From Outside Online

Ruby’s lead defense attorney was Melvin Belli, a celebrated and flamboyant trial lawyer known for his Savile Row suits, cowboy boots, meticulous preparation and courtroom shenanigans.

From Washington Post

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