cowgirl

American  

[kou-gurl] / ˈkaʊˌgɜrl /

noun

1. 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.

2. a woman who exhibits the skills attributed to such cowgirls, especially in rodeos.

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Etymology

Origin of cowgirl

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; cow ¹ + girl

Example Sentences

A parade of cowboys and cowgirls made its way through the streets of Harlem in September of 1971.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sold-out gigs packed with admirers in pink cowgirl hats wherever she goes.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Brigantino is a self-described cowgirl and was away with her friends who all work in the Western industry with horses.

From BBC

Now through June, the site is hosting “Untold Legacies: Rethinking the American Cowboy,” an exhibition spotlighting the often-erased contributions of Black, Latino and Indigenous cowboys and cowgirls.

From Los Angeles Times

Depending on how close you end up sitting, you may even taste some of the dirt thrown from the ring as champion cowgirl Kandra Demery whirls about the strategically placed obstacles during her barrel races.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• farmer