cowboy hat

noun

Synonyms of cowboy hatnext
: a wide-brimmed hat with a large soft crown

called also ten-gallon hat

Examples of cowboy hat in a Sentence

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The success of Dutton Ranch is yet another feather in Sheridan’s cowboy hat cap. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 May 2026 Back in April, Brittany proudly showed off some snaps of her girl dressed in a cowboy hat, denim dress and cowboy boots. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 Country star Riley Green stayed true to his roots in a dark blue three-piece suit styled with a cowboy hat and tan boots. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 Stage coaches trot down Mule Alley, the smell of BBQ is in the air, and everyone dons their boots and cowboy hats for dinner. Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cowboy hat

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cowboy hat was in 1882

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“Cowboy hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowboy%20hat. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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