cow·boy [ ków bòy ] (plural cow·boys)

noun

Definition:

1. man who tends cattle: a man hired to round up, drive, and tend cattle, especially in the western United States. Cowboys traditionally work on horseback, but now also use motor vehicles.

2. male character in Westerns: a male character in stories and movies about the West in the late 1800s, often shown fighting Native Americans or outlaws

3. male rodeo performer: a man who performs or competes in shows such as rodeos

4. reckless person: a reckless person, especially a driver or pilot ( slang disapproving )

cow·girl [ ków gùrl ] (plural cow·girls)

noun

Definition:

1. woman who tends cattle: a woman hired to round up, drive, and tend cattle, especially in the western United States

2. female character in Westerns: a female character in stories and movies about the West in the late 1800s, usually accompanying or assisting a cowboy in his exploits

3. female rodeo performer: a woman who performs or competes in shows such as rodeos