Vaquero (Noun)
Meaning
Local names for a cowboy (`vaquero' is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and `buckaroo' is used especially in California).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The vaquero rode his horse across the open range of the ranch in southwestern Texas.
- In the deserts of central Texas, vaqueros were renowned for their exceptional horsemanship.
- He learned the skills of a vaquero from his father who worked on a sprawling ranch.
- As he rode through town, the vaquero's attire caught the attention of passersby, particularly his wide-brimmed hat.
- Texas legends say the vaquero would visit many towns while driving cattle across the state.