Noun: cowgirl 'kaw,gurl
- A woman cowboy
"The cowgirl competed in barrel racing at the state fair"
- A female performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging
"The cowgirl wowed the audience with her trick riding and lasso skills"
Derived forms: cowgirls
Type of: adult female, cowhand, cowherd, cowpoke [N. Amer, informal], cowpuncher [N. Amer], puncher [N. Amer], rodeo rider, woman
Encyclopedia: Cowgirl