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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Attendees wearing cowboy hats line danced, petted fluffy white calves and posed for pictures in front of an inflated cactus. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026 Haack opted for a vibrant yellow triangle bikini paired with a matching mesh sarong and a tan cowboy hat. Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026 Here, the idea of pleather is taboo and cowboy hats are an everyday accessory. Katie Akin, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 At the 2024 Grammys, Beyoncé teased her eighth studio album with a tip of her cowboy hat as the two struck a pose at their table. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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