cowboy hat
Americannoun
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cowboy hats
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of cowboy hat
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Members pay for rewards—such as a deal on a new outfit for a golfing avatar, or a cowboy hat for PGATour—and in turn, the executives commit to paying for renewable energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Some might have quipped that the cowboy hat was fitting for a manager who was maybe drinking in last-chance saloon following back-to-back sackings in his previous jobs lasting a combined 15 months.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
A tasselled blue Texan-style ensemble -- complete with a cowboy hat for the robot -- and a retro silver puffer jacket were among the looks showcased at the event on Thursday.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
At the very least, you need a rhinestone-studded cowboy hat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
She tried on hats with plumes, straw hats, knit caps, even a cowboy hat from Miss Lilian’s riding days.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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