cowboy hat

American  

noun

1. a broad-brimmed hat with a high crown, usually of soft felt, as worn by cowboys and ranchers.

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Etymology

Origin of cowboy hat

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Some climbed on the surrounding hay bales for a better pose, asking others in line to snap their photo in front of the cowboy hat emblazoned with the words “Arby’s roast beef sandwich is delicious.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Angry, the 60-year-old cannot come to terms with the loss of her daughter Annalee, a little blonde girl in a cowboy hat whose smile lights up the pin attached to the lapel of her jacket.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

But singer Liam Gallagher has repeatedly criticised the Hall of Fame, previously saying he wasn't interested in receiving an award from "some geriatric in a cowboy hat".

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Filoni, who frequently wears a cowboy hat in public and is thus widely recognizable to fans, was chosen by Lucas in 2005 to build the studio’s animation business.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

She wore a black cowboy hat and black cowboy boots which were studded with turquoise stones.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar