Synonyms for

Cowboys

Verb / ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz / Another word for cowboys — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cowboys are people, especially men, who work on a ranch and take care of cows and horses.

Synonyms & similar words

puncher cowboy cowman cowpoke cowpuncher rodeorider cattleman cowherd cowhand ranchers wranglers cowhands cattlemen herdsmen horsemen stockmen drovers vaqueros buckaroos cowpoke cowpuncher gaucho puncher roustabout cowherd

Synonyms by register

Formal

herdsmen drovers stockmen

Informal

wranglers cowpokes buckaroos

Literary

knights of the range equestrian rustics

Antonyms

farmers shepherds ranchers settlers villagers townspeople

Common collocations

  • rodeo cowboys
  • rodeo cowboy
  • cowboy hat
  • cowboy boots
  • cowboy culture
  • cowboy way
  • cowboy up

Word family

noun cowboy
adjective cowboy

Usage note

While 'cowboy' often evokes images of the American West, it can also refer to individuals who herd cattle in other regions. The term can sometimes carry connotations of rugged individualism or recklessness.

Example sentences

  1. The cowboys were busy rounding up the cattle.
  2. My dad loves to watch cowboy movies.
  3. The cowboys wore hats and boots.
  4. The cowboys took good care of their horses.
  5. The little boy wanted to grow up to be a cowboy.

Quotes

  • Cowboys are a little bit of everything. They're part farmer, part athlete, and part entertainer. - John Dutton
  • I wasn't a cowboy, but I loved the lifestyle, the way of being able to say, 'Yes, ma'am' and 'No, sir.' - George Strait
  • I'm a cowboy. I love the rodeo, and I want to keep it alive. - Chris LeDoux

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