cowboy boot

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cowboy boot

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

From New York City to Chicago to Portland, bars are hosting line-dancing events and live music performances that draw patrons dressed in cowboy boots, Wranglers and the occasional Stetson.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I had no problem with them, because when they got paid they would come to my store and buy cowboy boots,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Imagine “the incessant clack of cowboy boots against the cobblestones” that could have been, he thinks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many wore sundresses, cowboy boots, leopard print and, to comply with tight security, plastic see-through purses.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the bedroom, his vintage cowboy boots are neatly lined up against the wall below felt hats.

From Los Angeles Times

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