bucket hat

noun

plural bucket hats
: a cloth hat (as of canvas or twill) with a downward-sloping brim and a soft circular crown
… to me there is nothing more intimidating than wearing a bucket hat. That brimmed shape—always tight fitted to the head—reminds me of hats I'd wear as a kid.Christian Allaire

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Baseball caps and bucket hats are artfully arranged on a display table, as are packing cubes and dopp kits. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025 The Barbie doll Chiefs fan comes in two designs, with the toy wearing a Chiefs hoodie with the Super Bowl logo at the top, a Super Bowl bucket hat and a foam finger. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025 Coors Light also launched a Case of the Mondays merchandise collection, including sweat sets, bucket hats, blankets, pillows, and more. Kelli Bender, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 Fur carried into headwear as well with shaggy trappers and bucket hats spotted on a few guys about town. Alex Badia, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bucket hat 

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bucket hat was in 1934

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“Bucket hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bucket%20hat. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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