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

Jesse could be seen wearing white Crocs and blue shorts, holding a daisy to his nose and wearing a white bucket hat with his name stitched on the front. —Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025

Best Gifts for Teens When looking for gifts for teens, consider products that align with their interests and passions, such as a practical bucket hat inspired by their favorite K-pop show or a fun crochet kit. —Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025

The same goes for trendy pieces like bucket hats. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025

Consuelos got into uniform as the Kansas City Chiefs tight end in an all-white outfit and matching Gucci bucket hat, topped off by Kelce’s signature mustache. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bucket hat

• acrobat
• autocrat
• automat
• bundesrat
• bureaucrat
• butterfat
• caveat
• chemostat
• copycat
• cryostat
• democrat
• diplomat