cowboys and Indians
Noun
Meaning
cowboys and Indians (uncountable)
A children's game, with chasing and mock battles, in which the players assume the traditional roles of cowboys and American Indians.
Examples
From a young age, Beck would spend innumerable hours drawing cowboys and Indians.
While it wasn’t a dashing steed, it enhanced playing cowboys and Indians immeasurably.
We went outside and played baseball, cowboys and Indians and tag.