1. a woman who tends cattle or works on a ranch
2. a woman who performs in rodeos or western shows

Examples

• The cowgirl rode her horse across the open range.
• She dressed as a cowgirl for the costume party.
• The rodeo featured talented cowgirls competing in barrel racing.
• My grandmother was a real cowgirl who worked on her family’s ranch.
• The cowgirl’s boots were dusty from a long day herding cattle.
• She learned to rope cattle from an experienced cowgirl.