A cowboy is a man who works on a farm. He rides horses and cares for cows and bulls. Cowboys usually live on ranches in the countryside.
The cowboy rides a horse every day.
My uncle is a cowboy on a big farm.
People call someone a cowboy when they do things without care. This means the person acts badly or dangerously, often causing problems at work or in life.
That driver is a real cowboy on the road.
He is a cowboy in his job and makes mistakes.
In stories and films, a cowboy is a hero from the old American West. They often wear boots and hats, ride horses, and fight or protect people.
The cowboy fights bad men in the movie.
She likes cowboy stories about the wild west.
In rodeos, a cowboy is a man who rides wild bulls or horses. They compete to stay on the animal as long as possible and show their riding skills.
The cowboy won the rodeo riding a bull.
Cowboys show skills in rodeo events every year.
This meaning describes someone who does not follow rules. They are dishonest or careless, often causing trouble or danger in business or other areas.
The company hired a cowboy who broke safety laws.
Cowboys in business can cause serious problems.
Sometimes people use cowboy as a name for someone from Texas. It also means a person who wears cowboy clothes like boots and hats, even if they do not work on a ranch.
He is a cowboy from Texas with a big hat.
Many cowboys live in Texas and wear boots.
In some stories, cowboys are sometimes bad men who break the law. They are called outlaws. They cause trouble and are chased by the law or other heroes.
The cowboy was caught by the sheriff last night.
Some cowboys in the stories are bad men.
