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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Artist Rafa Esparza, who had a painting on view showing men in cowboy hats dancing closely and kissing, called the content advisory censorship. Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026 There is limited shade around the park so make sure to wear your sunscreen and bring a cowboy hat or sunglasses, cause today’s going to be a hot one. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026 Brand, 50, arrived at court wearing a white cowboy hat and sunglasses. Reuters, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026 As the evening progresses, the ski-chic crowd mixes with Yellowstone and Spanish Peaks Club members decked out in stylish cowboy hats and boots and Filson sweaters. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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