Cowboy

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/

Cowboy (noun)

  1. A person who takes care of cows, usually on a ranch.
  2. A person who does work in a careless or dangerous way.
  3. A character in movies or stories about the American West.

Examples

  • The cowboy rode his horse across the open field.
  • A cowboy's day starts early with the sunrise.

Common collocations: ride a horse, herd cattle, wear a hat, act like a cowboy, cowboy approach