cowboy
Translation
cowboy
Examples
The cowboy rode his horse across the plains.
The cowboy rode his horse across the plains.
He drives like a real cowboy.
He drives like a real cowboy.
Grammar Patterns
a cowboy a cowboy The movie is about a lonely cowboy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rancher, cattleman, vaquero
Etymology
A compound of 'cow' and 'boy'. Literally, a boy who tends to cattle.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its two parts: a 'boy' who works with 'cows'. This makes the meaning easy to remember.