cowbell

cow·bell

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Definitions of cowbell word

countable noun cowbell A cowbell is a small bell that is hung around a cow's neck so that the ringing sound makes it possible to find the cow. 3
noun cowbell a bell hung around a cow's neck so that the cow can be easily located 3
noun cowbell a metal percussion instrument usually mounted on the bass drum or held in the hand and struck with a drumstick 3
noun cowbell a bell hung from a cow's neck to clank when she moves and thus indicate where she is 3
noun cowbell a bell hung around a cow's neck to indicate its whereabouts. 1
noun cowbell the bladder campion. 1

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15; cow1 + bell1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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