bucket hat
noun
plural bucket hats
: a cloth hat (as of canvas or twill) with a downward-sloping brim and a soft circular crown
… to me there is nothing more intimidating than wearing a bucket hat. That brimmed shape—always tight fitted to the head—reminds me of hats I'd wear as a kid.—
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The occupants of one of the German vehicles wore bucket hats, clothing with camouflage patterns and covered their faces with bandanas.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Joey can be seen wearing a white bucket hat, red T-shirt and shorts, smiling as his dad snapped his photo.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 May 2025
For sunny days, this bucket hat, made with UPF 50+ sun protection, is an excellent choice.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
The brand ambassador, who was tapped in 2023, wore a brown bucket hat, a button-down shirt and jeans.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Reuters, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Joey can be seen wearing a white bucket hat, red T-shirt and shorts, smiling as his dad snapped his photo.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 May 2025
For sunny days, this bucket hat, made with UPF 50+ sun protection, is an excellent choice.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
The brand ambassador, who was tapped in 2023, wore a brown bucket hat, a button-down shirt and jeans.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bucket hat
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“Bucket hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bucket%20hat. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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