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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His grandfather, Francisco, 74, who rode beside him in a straw cowboy hat, shook his head.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Known for wearing a cowboy hat and displaying his military medals, Ravalomanana was viewed by protesters as a symbol of authoritarian power.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Often duded up in a cowboy hat and suspenders, Eatherly had a knack for marketing and proved to be an exceptional conman.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
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
It’s a full-page photo of a bulky, bearded guy in a cowboy hat, decked out in a dark gray suit.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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