cowboy hat
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of cowboy hat
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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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
After Stagecoach, where is the cowboy hat sign going next?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
The chain’s blazing neon signs feature the state of Texas wearing a big cowboy hat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 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
After Los Tigres score their first goal, a dark guy in a cowboy hat comes toward us with bottles of Coke and plastic bags of pork skins slathered in red salsa.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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