Definition of cowboy hat
: a wide-brimmed hat with a large soft crown — called also
ten-gallon hat
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In the past few years, Lady Gaga doffed a pink cowboy hat for Joanne, Kesha and Miley Cyrus called upon Dolly Parton for Rainbow and Younger Now, respectively, and Justin Timberlake spackled banjo upon breakbeats for Man of the Woods.
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Harry Luge brought an actual American flag on stage to open Friday's event with a prayer for the troops and the Pledge of Allegiance, holding his cowboy hat over his heart and asking everyone to stand and please remove their own hats for the pledge.
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Brooks frequently outstretched his arms, removed his cowboy hat and shook his head in disbelief at the crowd's energy.
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Anna Foultz dressed in green with a glittering white cowboy hat Saturday for an official tour of the White House, showing off badges and pins collected during more than six decades of volunteering with the Girl Scouts.
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Behind the camera is a cart of props, mostly lassos and cowboy hats.
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Looking on were his three sons, wearing cowboy hats.
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There's guys out there wearing cowboy hats that ain't never been on a horse.
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Many people of all races and genders sported Irish sombreros and glittery cowboy hats.
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First Known Use of cowboy hat
1895
COWBOY HAT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of cowboy hat for English Language Learners
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: a type of soft hat that has a wide brim and that is worn especially by cowboys and cowgirls
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