cowboy hat

noun

: a wide-brimmed hat with a large soft crown

called also ten-gallon hat

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People are most likely to forget gloves on Mondays, jackets on Tuesdays and cowboy hats on Saturdays. Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 In the dining room, a wicker hanging light inspired by cowboy hats by Hannelore Maet hangs above a table by Eric Vandenhulle the face chairs are vintage. Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025 Ed Sheeran performed at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge on Saturday, wearing a pink cowboy hat. Axios Nashville, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025 Just before the night ended, Roan gave John a pink cowboy hat and expressed her gratitude to the elder statesman of pop. Doha Madani, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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