cowgirl
[kou-gurl]
- a woman who herds and tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western U.S., and who traditionally goes about most of her work on horseback.
- a woman who exhibits the skills attributed to such cowgirls, especially in rodeos.
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Origin of cowgirl
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Examples from the Web for cowgirl
Contemporary Examples
In preparation, she asked Santa for new cowgirl boots and a cowgirl hat this year.
After weeks of cleaning, Cowgirl Sea-Horse was finally able to open its bar last week.
Historical Examples
Of course, on actual work on the range there is no such thing as a cowgirl.
Ranching, Sport and TravelThomas Carson
“We certainly have not got to have this cowgirl around for long,” continued Hortense.
The Girl from Sunset RanchAmy Bell Marlowe
Sometimes, Beulah, from your choice of English, I might think you a cowgirl.
SistersGrace May North
To do this, the cowgirl placed her suit-case on the seat and, standing, bent over it.
Poor Folk in SpainJan Gordon
The chrysalis of the cowgirl had burst and this butterfly had emerged.
Frances of the RangesAmy Bell Marlowe