noun
cowgirl
KOW-gl
Cowgirl (noun) means a woman who herds and tends cattle, especially in the American West. Example: “The cowgirl broke in the wild mustang herself.”
noun
1
A woman who herds and tends cattle, especially in the American West.
"The cowgirl broke in the wild mustang herself."
2
A woman who dresses or identifies with Western cowboy style and culture.
"She showed up to the party in full cowgirl gear, hat and all."
How to use cowgirl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman who works with cattle, or someone dressed in Western style.
Common pairings
cowgirl hat
cowgirl boots
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Word forms
- Plural
- cowgirls
- Third person singular
- cowgirls
- Past tense
- cowgirled
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The _____ broke in the wild mustang herself.
Etymology
From cow + girl, the female counterpart of cowboy.
Synonyms
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woman-on-top
Rhymes for cowgirl
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What does “cowgirl” mean?
The word “cowgirl” means a woman who herds and tends cattle, especially in the American West. In plain terms, a woman who works with cattle, or someone dressed in Western style.
How do you pronounce “cowgirl”?
“Cowgirl” is pronounced KOW-gl (/ˈkaʊˌɡɝl/ in IPA).
How do you use “cowgirl” in a sentence?
Here is “cowgirl” used in a sentence: “The cowgirl broke in the wild mustang herself.”
What is another word for “cowgirl”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cowgirl” include woman-on-top.
What part of speech is “cowgirl”?
“Cowgirl” is a noun.
How many meanings does “cowgirl” have?
“Cowgirl” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a woman who herds and tends cattle, especially in the American West.
