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.Christian Allaire

Examples of bucket hat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With her oversized red-and-blue plaid flannel, charcoal wide-legged pants, and blue bucket hat, the actor offered a more nonchalant take to her father’s rockstar style. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 July 2024 Related Story Denim accessories like a polka dot cap, bucket hat, scrunchie, bag and sneakers round out the collection. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2024 Additional items include accessories such as a bucket hat, scrunchie and sarong, all made from the Aerie swim material. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 1 July 2024 In the photo, the Parenthood actress could be seen smiling for the camera, wearing a blue jacket, a matching blue bucket hat, sunglasses and a striped tee, while Dirty Dancing alum Bishop sported a pair of shades, a black jacket and a silver necklace. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for bucket hat 

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Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bucket hat was in 1934

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“Bucket hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bucket%20hat. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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