sou'wester

noun

Definition of sou'westernext
1
as in baseball cap

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2
as in trench coat

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sou'wester
  1. baseball cap
  2. trench coat
  3. silk hat
  4. trench
  5. top hat
  6. rain gear
  7. high hat
  8. cocked hat
Noun
  • Harry, wearing a backwards baseball cap, is seen flipping his daughter in the pool.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Keeping her accessories simple, Ratajkowski opted for a pair of diamond stud earrings and a black baseball cap to block out the sun.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Definition of baseball cap
Noun
  • Her sleek new ‘do went perfectly with her preppy ensemble, which consisted of a navy Burberry trench coat and black suede stiletto boots.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • Lean on wardrobe essentials, just like Rihanna, by pairing light wash wide-leg jeans with a Burberry trench coat for cooler days, when transitional layering makes sense.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 July 2026
Definition of trench coat
Noun
  • Moriya wore a Western-style morning coat and a silk hat that belonged to Prince Takamodo, the late father of Princess Ayako.
    — Megan Friedman, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Oct. 2018
  • Making big money as head of the Empire State Building and a bank, Smith moved to Fifth Avenue and swapped his brown derby for a silk hat.
    — Edward Kosner, WSJ, 25 Sep. 2018
Definition of silk hat
Noun
  • The modest trench that once plagued the Galaxy Z Fold series' inner display is virtually gone.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
  • Crews have welded in new steel pipe, tested for leaks and begun preparing the 25-foot-deep trench for backfilling, concrete slurry, asphalt and water-quality checks before traffic can return.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of trench
Noun
  • Depp hobbled around — supported by a cane, sporting a dusty top hat, and ensconced behind a wrought iron gate — while fans shouted out questions.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026
  • Then, Depp emerged, fully transformed into the curmudgeonly character with makeup and Scrooge’s iconic black coat and matching top hat.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of top hat
Noun
  • Canales made Brazzell’s day off sound more precautionary in nature, but both him and Chisena were seen on the field in rain gear.
    — Mike Kaye July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • Also pack enough layers to keep yourself comfortable if the weather changes quickly, including rain gear.
    — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026
Definition of rain gear
Noun
  • Listen to Pete’s old s—t, it was formulated, the high hats, the horn.
    — Angel Diaz, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Instead of high hats, use wall washers, which bounce light off the walls and space.
    — Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of high hat
Noun
  • One of the most popular traditional costumes was the bauta, which consisted of a full mask, a cape that covered the head and shoulders, and a tricorn or cocked hat.
    — Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Heather Wilson, a nurse anesthetist, wore huge fake eyelashes and an absurd cocked hat.
    — William Finnegan, The New Yorker, 15 May 2021
Definition of cocked hat
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“Sou'wester.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sou%27wester. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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