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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The wear and tear of his adventures left him with a bald spot under his cowboy hat. Marc Malkin, Variety, 10 June 2026 The next two shots gave country vibes, including a picture of the model outside wearing a cowboy hat with braids. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 People wearing cowboy hats and sombreros peppered the audience chamber. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 The audience wasn’t filled with folks in cowboy hats because of a short story. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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