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

He could barely hear Glory’s thrilled whoops, like she was a cowgirl lassoing a bull.

From Literature

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

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