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cowboy

/kɔːˈbaɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does cowboy mean?

noun

A person who herds cattle, especially on a ranch in the western United States or Canada. A person who rides a horse and wears a cowboy hat and boots, often as a style of dress.

Example

"The cowboy rode into town on his horse, his boots and hat a familiar sight."

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