cowboy hat

noun

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

called also ten-gallon hat

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Anthony Arceneaux, who owns the spot with his wife, Jennifer, circles the room in a white cowboy hat, shaking hands like a Presidential candidate. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 Nearby, two girls try on cowboy hats available in vibrant hues. Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Many of these figures are quirky characters, with a variety of cowboy hats, facial hair and bolo ties between them. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026 Both characters are smiling and wearing cowboy hats and Western garb. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cowboy hat

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Mar. 2026.

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