CEFR A2

cowboy

noun

Meaning

A man who herds and tends cattle, especially on a large ranch in the western U.S. or Canada.

Examples

The cowboy rode his horse through the open range.
He grew up on a ranch and learned to be a cowboy from a young age.

Synonyms: rancher, herder, vaquero

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cowboy (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/

Definition

A man who herds and tends cattle, especially on a large ranch in the western U.S. or Canada.

Examples

The cowboy rode his horse through the open range.
He grew up on a ranch and learned to be a cowboy from a young age.
The movie depicted the life of a rugged cowboy in the Wild West.

How to Use cowboy

cowboy hat (collocation): A hat typically worn by cowboys. — "He tipped his cowboy hat to the ladies."
cowboy boots (collocation): Boots typically worn by cowboys. — "She bought a new pair of cowboy boots for the festival."

Synonyms of cowboy

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