Cowpoke: meaning, definitions and examples

Informal term often used in a casual or humorous way to refer to a cowboy or cowgirl. It’s less specific and can be somewhat old-fashioned.

• He looked like a real cowpoke in his boots and hat.
• The movie featured a lovable cowpoke who saved the day.

Typically used to refer to a man who works on a ranch and takes care of cattle. It can also imply someone with a rugged, adventurous spirit.

• The cowboy rode his horse across the open plains.
• When the cattle wandered off, the cowboy had to round them up.

Used to describe a woman who works on a ranch and takes care of cattle. It's the feminine counterpart to 'cowboy' and implies similar qualities of ruggedness and adventure.

• She grew up on a ranch and became a skilled cowgirl.
• The cowgirl lassoed the calf with precision.

A more general term for someone who performs various duties on a ranch, not necessarily limited to cattle work. This term focuses more on the employment aspect.

• He was hired as a ranch hand to help with daily chores.
• The ranch hand repaired the fence and fed the horses.