cowboy hat

noun

Definition of cowboy hat

: a wide-brimmed hat with a large soft crown

— called also ten-gallon hat

Examples of cowboy hat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Billy Jones, with a guitar case at his side and a cowboy hat on his head, expressed a similar sentiment. — Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, "Protesters in Echo Park want city to keep homeless encampment," 24 Mar. 2021 Robert Burck, who wears only white briefs, boots and a cowboy hat during appearances, is also charged with resisting an officer without violence, according to court records. — Lisa Maria Garza, orlandosentinel.com, "‘Naked Cowboy’ arrested in Daytona Beach during Bike Week," 7 Mar. 2021 Also, Anastacia — pop princess, with the gold chain and the sunglasses with the cowboy hat. — Wolfgang Ruth, Vulture, "Don’t Sleep on Drag Race U.K.’s Bimini Bon-Boulash," 18 Mar. 2021 When Henry Sandoz died in 2015, his memorial service program featured a picture of him — cowboy hat on his head — with the cross in the background. — Los Angeles Times, "For more than 80 years, the faithful have celebrated Easter in the Mojave Desert," 5 Apr. 2021 Other bikers honked horns and offered a thumbs-up as Robert Burck strolled along the sidewalk, wearing his trademark briefs, cowboy boots, cowboy hat and guitar, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal. — orlandosentinel.com, "Naked Cowboy gets hero’s welcome a week after arrest," 14 Mar. 2021 The panelists threw around a bunch of names, including Texans like Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Love Hewitt because of Seashell's cowboy hat clue. — Rachel Yang, EW.com, "The Masked Singer premiere recap: Snail eliminated in unbelievable reveal," 11 Mar. 2021 Robert Burck, 51, who is famous for playing guitar while wearing nothing but white underwear, boots and a cowboy hat in New York City, was charged with panhandling, the Daytona Beach Police tweeted. — Sophie Lewis, CBS News, "Hundreds of thousands of motorcycle riders flock to Daytona Beach, Florida for Bike Week," 9 Mar. 2021 Lacaze’s first full-time job was working as a Marlboro girl, decked out in a skirt, bolero, and cowboy hat. — Mary Hui, Quartz, "Lynas is shaking up the supply chain for rare-earth metals," 6 Mar. 2021

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“Cowboy hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowboy%20hat. Accessed 18 May. 2021.

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cowboy hat

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cowboy hat

: a type of soft hat that has a wide brim and that is worn especially by cowboys and cowgirls

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