Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vaquero
noun
/vəˈkɛroʊ/
Definition
A vaquero is a cowboy, especially one who works on cattle ranches in the western United States and parts of Latin America.
Examples
- The vaquero skillfully herded the cattle across the open plains.
- In many movies, the vaquero is portrayed as a symbol of the American West.
Meaning
The term reflects a lifestyle associated with herding cattle and symbolizes independence and ruggedness.
Synonyms
- cowboy
- rancher
- herdsman
