NYT Dictionary

COWGIRL

/ˈkaʊˌɡɝl/
NounVerbCOW-girlcow-girl · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023

Meaning

A woman who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From cow + girl.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dudessdudettewoman-on-topbroncobusterbuckaroocaballerocattlemancavalierchevaliercowboy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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