cowboy boot

noun

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

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Long before a cowboy boot became a fashion statement, its form was rooted in function. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 In the clip, McGraw’s cowboy boot appears to get caught in a crevice onstage, sending him to the ground. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026 This simply wouldn’t be a complete Western fashion list without classic cowboy boots. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 Volpe and Chelsea Cooper Braun, a fashion stylist and wardrobe consultant, agree that cowboy boots aren’t going anywhere. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cowboy boot

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cowboy boot was in 1884

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“Cowboy boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowboy%20boot. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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