Word
cowgirl
Phoneticscow·girl, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkaʊˌɡɝɫ/
UK/kˈaʊɡɜːl/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“She is a tough cowgirl who rides her horse every morning.”
“The young cowgirl spent the summer working on the ranch to learn how to manage the cattle.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
From cow + girl.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
01. cowgirl position
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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