cowherd
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cowherd
before 1000; Middle English couherde, Old English cūherde; see cow 1 , herd 2
Example Sentences
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As popular sports commentator Colin Cowherd said in a viral video this week, the hate is coming from "weird, lonely, insecure men" who "are often misogynistic and resent women."
From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024
“It’s a great day to be a Laker fan — you got out of a contract and Westbrook you got more shooters,” said sports commentator and radio host Colin Cowherd in a Twitter video.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023
Tom Brady will not begin his foray into broadcasting as the main color commentator for Fox Sports NFL coverage until next year, the former quarterback told FS1 host Colin Cowherd Monday.
From Washington Times • Feb. 7, 2023
Brady told Colin Cowherd during Monday’s episode of “The Herd” on FS1 and Fox Sports Radio that he will not start his broadcasting career with Fox until the 2024 season.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2023
“Well, if you take those three stars of your Eagle and forget ’bout others, you get what we call the Cowherd.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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