sombrero

noun

som·​bre·​ro səm-ˈbrer-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce sombrero (audio)
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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At the Fiesta Plaza neighborhood, the world's largest sombrero will adorn the Tipsy Sombrero Bar. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 15 May 2025 Unfortunately, Miguel’s sombrero casts a shadow on his face. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 May 2025 This would explain when the exterior seems to be forming a sombrero. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, Anthony Volpe picked up a golden sombrero, striking out four times in the game. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sombrero

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from sombra shade

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sombrero was in 1599

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“Sombrero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sombrero. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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sombrero

noun
som·​bre·​ro səm-ˈbre(ə)r-ō How to pronounce sombrero (audio)
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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