the Wild West

noun

: the western United States in the past when there were many cowboys, outlaws, etc.

stories about the Wild West

—often used before another noun

Wild West stories

a Wild West show

Examples of the Wild West in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In order to invent a legendary hero of the Wild West, John Adams shook himself free from his life as shoemaker in Massachusetts. —JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024

Gemini – The Regulatory Champion In the Wild West of crypto, where regulations are often murky and enforcement is inconsistent, Gemini stands out for its compliance and transparency. —Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 10 June 2024

Hosted by Hannity, the historical drama series will explore the true stories of the lawmen and outlaws of the Wild West, revealing how the events of the past led to the rise of modern law enforcement. —Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 May 2024

It was supposed to be his big comeback vehicle made during a time when reality television was the Wild West. —E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2024

Others around the world have also joined the effort, including Edward Witten of IAS, a figure who has towered over quantum gravity and string theory for decades but who tends to avoid the Wild West of quantum cosmology. —Edgar Shaghoulian, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2022

This romanticized take on the Wild West may have seemed like an odd venue for Sioux leaders to engage with Coolidge, but the location reflected the importance of the Black Hills’ budding tourism industry. —Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2024

Alongside the Wild West theme, the film also channels Portugal’s legacy of the 1974 revolution – whose 50th anniversary is celebrated this year – and the period of colonial wars that were ended by the revolution. —Martin Dale, Variety, 17 May 2024

Kevin Costner is conquering the Wild West in the expansive new trailer for his passion project Horizon: An American Saga. —Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024