cowboy boot

noun

Definition of cowboy boot

: a boot made with a high arch, a high Cuban heel, and usually fancy stitching

Examples of cowboy boot in a Sentence

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Another pair of cowboy boots came in red, worn with jeans and a sleeveless white cotton T-shirt. Washington Post, "Prabal Gurung asks: Who gets to be an American?," 9 Sep. 2019 Another pair of cowboy boots came in red, worn with jeans, and a sleeveless white cotton T-shirt. Fortune, "Who Gets to Be An American?," 9 Sep. 2019 At one point during the dream, an array of cowboy boots fall from the sky, as if to signify the pressure Laurey feels to make the choice that will most befit her community. Aja Romano, Vox, "The new Oklahoma! is a sexy, shocking revival for our times," 2 July 2019 And of course, my love of cowboy boots comes from being a Texan. Lulu Graham, Harper's BAZAAR, "Outfit Dissecting with Juliana Ramirez," 18 June 2019 Dress it up in a stylishly seductive package, a vintage cocktail dress, and a pair of cowboy boots. Madeline Fass, Vogue, "Meet the Poster Girl for L.A.’s Zero-Proof Party Scene," 24 Apr. 2019 Catching the light of the paparazzi flashbulbs, Lil Nas X’s sequin suit featured a cropped jacket and matching silver cowboy boots—because, yeehaw! Vogue, "Lil Nas X Takes Yeehaw Style to the Next Level at the VMAs," 27 Aug. 2019 Before 2000, the United States was a major importer of pangolin skins, which were used to make exotic leather cowboy boots, belts, and wallets. Rachel Nuwer, National Geographic, "Cowboy boots sold in the U.S. fueled the decline of pangolins," 24 July 2019 Houstonians looking to sport some cowboy boots and spend a night country line dancing don't have to look too far, though. Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "Dance halls in Texas are on the decline, but these Houston area spots are still swingin'," 6 June 2019

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First Known Use of cowboy boot

1895, in the meaning defined above

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cowboy boot

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cowboy boot

: a type of boot that has a thick heel and often a decorative design on the upper part and that is worn especially by cowboys and cowgirls