Looking for the meaning of the word COWBOY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of COWBOY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cowboy
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkaʊbɔɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(especially in the western US) a man who herds and tends cattle, performing much of his work on horseback
Short Definition:man who herds and tends cattle, performing much of his work on horseback
Examples:- they are always playing cowboys and Indians
Definition:
a dishonest or careless person in business, especially an unqualified one
Short Definition:dishonest or careless person in business
Examples:- cowboy coach firms are alleged to have flouted safety rules
Word: Cowboy
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkaʊbɔɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
work as a cowboy.
Short Definition:work as cowboy
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