cowboy boot

noun

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

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Lucchese had American alligator cowboy boots in a shade called black cherry for sale for $17,000. Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026 Both also sported cowboy boots and hats, with Brittany choosing a black Stetson and Patrick a dark gray. Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 That's the goal, and hanging out at a country music festival in cowboy boots can only help. Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026 For a signature souvenir, visit the on-site outpost of cowboy boot institution Lucchese. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cowboy boot

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 May. 2026.

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