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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With that new look came props like cowboy hats, which aren't often incorporated into today's routines. Catherine Kast, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 And with very little preparation, the girl — dressed in a yellow T-shirt, cut-off jean shorts and a cowboy hat — proceeded to sing an extended acoustic version of the song with one of country music’s biggest stars. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2026 One reporter decided to ask a Sweden supporter about his cowboy hat, and wound up getting a Buc-ee's commercial. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 There’s a nice moment in episode 6, where Joaquin goes and buys a cowboy hat. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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