the Wild West
noun
: the western United States in the past when there were many cowboys, outlaws, etc.
stories about the Wild West
—often used before another nounWild West stories
a Wild West show
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Take it from Sabrina Carpenter, dating can be like the Wild West — especially when so many eligible prospects turn out to be stupid, slow and useless.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 June 2025
The redone rooms are accented with artwork and artifacts from the Wild West as well as with luxury touches such as Ralph Lauren fabrics and Pendleton blankets.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
So at least in her case, the Wild West cliches hold pretty true.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
This is a game the could be played in the Wild West.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 June 2025
The redone rooms are accented with artwork and artifacts from the Wild West as well as with luxury touches such as Ralph Lauren fabrics and Pendleton blankets.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
So at least in her case, the Wild West cliches hold pretty true.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
This is a game the could be played in the Wild West.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Wild West
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“The Wild West.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Wild%20West. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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