Cowboy — meaning in English

English meaning

• cowboy noun A person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.
• cowherd noun One who herds cattle; a cowboy.

Senses

Cowboy is used for these senses in English:

• cowboy A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
• cowboy A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.
• cowherd One who herds cattle; a cowboy.

cowboy — full definition

1. noun A person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.
2. noun Informal: someone who acts recklessly or without proper care, especially in business or trade work.
3. verb To work herding cattle.

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