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sombrero
noun
som·bre·ro
səm-ˈbrer-(ˌ)ō 
säm-
plural sombreros
: an often high-crowned hat of felt or straw with a very wide brim worn especially in the Southwest and Mexico
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These features give the appearance of a rounded crown and broad brim of a sombrero, for which the galaxy is named, according to a statement from NASA.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The team members also have to purchase custom sombreros, dresses, saddles and other accessories required by the sport.
—Daniel Eduardo Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
On the seventh pitch of their duel, McCaughan, who pitched the final two innings of Thursday’s game, caught Altuve looking, giving him a rare, undesirable platinum sombrero.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
Dressed in traditional, elegant mariachi attire complete with a striking sombrero, Alejandro Fernández demonstrated the enduring appeal of Mexican musical heritage.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The team members also have to purchase custom sombreros, dresses, saddles and other accessories required by the sport.
—Daniel Eduardo Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
On the seventh pitch of their duel, McCaughan, who pitched the final two innings of Thursday’s game, caught Altuve looking, giving him a rare, undesirable platinum sombrero.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
Dressed in traditional, elegant mariachi attire complete with a striking sombrero, Alejandro Fernández demonstrated the enduring appeal of Mexican musical heritage.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Sombrero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sombrero. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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sombrero
noun
som·bre·ro
səm-ˈbre(ə)r-ō
säm-
plural sombreros
: a tall hat with a very wide brim worn especially in the Southwest and Mexico
Etymology
from Spanish sombrero "a wide-brimmed hat," from sombra "shade"
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