Panama hat

American  

noun

1. a hat made of finely plaited young leaves of the jipijapa, a palmlike plant of Central and South America.

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Panama hat British  

noun

1. Often shortened to: panama, Panama. (sometimes not capital) a hat made of the plaited leaves of the jipijapa plant of Central and South America

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Etymology

Origin of Panama hat

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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Panama hat

Since then, he often wears a Panama hat.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

One recent afternoon at Avenal City Hall, Preciado, wearing a Panama hat and still calling himself mayor, said he would gladly step down—if the courts make him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

At that point in his career, Rodriquez’s routine after sinking an important putt was to throw his short-brimmed straw Panama hat over the hole and do a one-man tango around the green.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2024

Valentina Lorini hangs handwoven black trimmings used for the Panama hat range of Stefano Ricci.Credit...

From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2022

Today he was wearing a white linen suit and a Panama hat.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm