gaucho
noun
gau·cho
| \ ˈgau̇-(ˌ)chō
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plural gauchos
Definition of gaucho
: a cowboy of the South American pampas
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The gaucho recalled a childhood episode, when a neighbor asked for his help to get several foals across a wide and choppy stream. — Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, "Argentina Considers a Return to Peronism," 28 Aug. 2019 If those gauchos haven’t got the baby-back pork ribs, request them. — Beth Segal, cleveland.com, "Cello’s Grill: Carnivorous pleasures abound at this Cleveland Brazilian-style steakhouse," 1 Aug. 2019 Here, 17 types of meat are roasted on a grill imported from Brazil and served by waiters in gaucho-style attire. — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, "Brazilian steakhouse Galpão Gaucho now carving in Walnut Creek," 17 July 2019 The system has its origins in tradition of the gaucho, the region’s equivalent to the cowboy. — Katy Mclaughlin, WSJ, "The Home Grills That Make Every Meal a Commitment," 25 Sep. 2018 Las Cabrera This independent leather purse and accessory brand started by three sisters may take its inspiration from gaucho culture and the countryside, but the products themselves are highly refined. — Allie Lazar, Condé Nast Traveler, "9 Best Shops in Buenos Aires," 23 May 2018 But we were still destined for a big meal, and with just a turn the ticket on our table, the gauchos began to circle and then descend. — Anna Caplan, star-telegram, "The pizza version of a churrascaria exists — so wear your stretchy pants," 11 July 2018 Martín Tata is a true gaucho who masters the skill of horse taming without aggression, in the Indian way. — Maita Barrenechea, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Trip to South America," 5 Oct. 2016 Caregnato says his restaurant, open just four months, is the first-such gaucho-style pizzeria outside of Brazil. — Anna Caplan, star-telegram, "The pizza version of a churrascaria exists — so wear your stretchy pants," 11 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'gaucho.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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gaucho
noun
English Language Learners Definition of gaucho
: a cowboy in South America
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