noun
cowgirl
KOW-gl
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
Word Forms
cowgirled past tense, cowgirls plural, cowgirls singular
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Etymology
From cow + girl, the female counterpart of cowboy.