cowboy hat
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of cowboy hat
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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“You can come to Vegas and do whatever you want,” said general manager Ryan Growney, wearing a black cowboy hat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
"This is one of the largest private-sector investments in Canadian history," she told reporters, sporting a cowboy hat to mark the ongoing annual rodeo, the Calgary Stampede.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Recruiting at a rodeo may seem random, but PBR CEO Sean Gleason, beaming in a cowboy hat during the day's events, says it's a natural fit.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Even Mexican goalkeeper Memo Ochoa has gotten in on the action, posting a selfie on Instagram wearing a straw cowboy hat with “¿Y si sí?” etched on it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Which is why I'm wearing a bandana and a cowboy hat.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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