cowboys'
|cow-boys'|
B2
/ˈkaʊ.bɔɪz/
(cowboy)
cattle herder
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cowboy' originates from the English words 'cow' and 'boy', where 'cow' refers to cattle and 'boy' originally meant a young male servant.
Historical Evolution
'cowboy' changed from the English term 'cowherd' and eventually became the modern English word 'cowboy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a boy who tends cows', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who herds cattle'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person, especially in the western US, who herds and tends cattle, usually on horseback.
The cowboys' skills in herding cattle were unmatched.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35