cowgirl

[kou-gurl]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cowgirl¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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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.

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In a western-style suit and a bolo tie, the recently converted country artist commands the stage with an army of cowgirls in leather studded corsets.

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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.

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Related Words

• farmer