English Reference
Noun

cowgirl

n.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈkaʊˌɡɝɫ/ UK /kˈaʊɡɜːl/ cow·girl UK spelling cowgirls

n.a woman who works on a farm or ranch, especially one who rides horses. It is a friendly way to describe a woman who is tough and independent.

n.a woman who works on a ranch or farm, particularly one who rides horses. Often used as a term of respect or affection for a woman who exhibits strength and independence.


SIMPLE

She is a tough cowgirl who rides her horse every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The young cowgirl spent the summer working on the ranch to learn how to manage the cattle.

COMPLEX

While the term cowgirl is often associated with the American West, it has become a global symbol of a woman who is both physically capable and emotionally resilient in a traditionally male-dominated environment.


From cow + girl.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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