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cowboys

Pronunciation: [ˈkaʊbɔɪz]

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Learn how to use cowboys in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “occupation”

(noun) people who take care of cattle, especially in ranching. Cowboys often work on farms, riding horses and herding cows.

Example

The cowboys worked hard to round up the cattle for the round-up.

Example

There were no cowboys available to help with the cattle during the storm.

Example

Do you think cowboys still work on ranches today?

Context: “culture”

(noun) a cultural icon in the United States representing the rugged individualism of the American West. Cowboys are often shown in movies wearing hats and riding horses.

Example

Many people love the cowboy lifestyle portrayed in movies and books.

Example

Not everyone enjoys the romanticized view of cowboys in popular culture.

Example

What do you think makes cowboys such an interesting part of American culture?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a team name for a professional American football team based in Dallas, Texas. The team is very popular and has many fans.

Example

The Cowboys won the game last night, exciting their fans.

Example

The Cowboys did not perform well in last year’s championship.

Example

Are you a fan of the Dallas Cowboys?

How to pronounce cowboys

Pronunciation: [ˈkaʊbɔɪz]

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