cowbell

/ˈkaʊˌbɛl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.46 in modern English

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noun

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Countable; Uncountable

"This song would sound better with the addition of a cowbell."
"It's good, but it really needs more cowbell."
"The Eagles don't have a cow-bell running back, like Gurley, but they have enough by-committee."

From cow + bell.

cowbells (plural) cow bell (alternative)

cowbellist

Questions

How do you pronounce cowbell?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/.

What does cowbell mean?

A bell worn by cows; sometimes with an ornate strap.

Where does cowbell come from?

From cow + bell.

How to pronounce cowbell

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