Cowboys
Cowboys (noun) means plural of cowboy; also used as the name of sports teams, most famously the Dallas Cowboys NFL team. Example: “The Cowboys won the game in overtime.”
How to use Cowboys
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one cowboy, or a team named after them.
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The _____ won the game in overtime.
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What does “Cowboys” mean?
The word “Cowboys” means plural of cowboy; also used as the name of sports teams, most famously the Dallas Cowboys NFL team. In plain terms, more than one cowboy, or a team named after them.
How do you use “Cowboys” in a sentence?
Here is “Cowboys” used in a sentence: “The Cowboys won the game in overtime.”
What part of speech is “Cowboys”?
“Cowboys” is a noun.
Is “Cowboys” a common word?
“Cowboys” is a fairly common word in modern English.
When should "Cowboys" be capitalized?
Capitalize "Cowboys" when it is a proper name, most commonly the name of a sports team such as the Dallas Cowboys. Use lowercase "cowboys" for the ordinary plural meaning men who herd cattle. The same rule applies to any team name that doubles as a common noun.
What did cowboys actually do?
A cowboy's core work was herding and tending cattle on ranches, especially in the American West — driving herds to market, branding, and riding the range on horseback. The gunslinger image from films exaggerates the reality: the job was mostly hard, low-paid outdoor labor.
Why are the Dallas Cowboys called "America's Team"?
The nickname was popularized by an NFL Films season-highlight reel in the late 1970s, reflecting the team's national following and television popularity beyond Texas. The label stuck and remains attached to the franchise, though fans of rival teams often dispute it.