cowbell

noun

cow·​bell ˈkau̇-ˌbel How to pronounce cowbell (audio)
: a bell hung around the neck of a cow to make a sound by which the cow can be located

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At every aid station, volunteers handed out snacks and electrolytes, rang cowbells and called out our names with words of encouragement. Antonia Bowring, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 This unique decor piece, featuring 15 oversized harmony cowbells, is handcrafted to deliver vintage charm and serves as a striking conversation starter, enhancing any space with its distinctive style. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024 Katie Ledecky rang a cowbell in the crowd while Bobby Finke won the 1,500-meter freestyle in world-record time. Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024 And from the sound of it, Christopher Walken may have been in the studio demanding more cowbell when The Move recorded it. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cowbell 

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cowbell was in 1625

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“Cowbell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowbell. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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cowbell

noun
cow·​bell ˈkau̇-ˌbel How to pronounce cowbell (audio)
: a bell hung about the neck of a cow to indicate its whereabouts
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