Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plowboy
noun
/ˈplaʊ.bɔɪ/
Definition
A young boy or man who works with plows, often on a farm.
Examples
- The plowboy spent the early morning hours guiding the horses through the fields.
- As he grew older, the plowboy learned more about farming techniques.
- In many stories, the plowboy dreams of becoming a great farmer one day.
Meaning
The term usually refers to a farm worker, particularly one who is involved in the process of preparing soil for planting crops.
Synonyms
- farmer
- cropper
- agricultural worker
