# cowbell

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/ · frequency rank #55,352

## Definitions
1. A bell worn by cows; sometimes with an ornate strap.
2. A musical instrument, typically found without a clapper.
3. Misconstruction of bell cow.

## Etymology
From cow + bell.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cowbell