slouch hat

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noun

a soft hat often made of felt and having a supple, usually broad brim.

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Origin of slouch hat

First recorded in 1830–40

Words nearby slouch hat

slot racer, slot racing, slotted spoon, slotter, slouch, slouch hat, slouchy, slough, slough off, Slovak, Slovakia

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How to use slouch hat in a sentence

Stetson returned east in 1865 and created his own hat company, which produced high-quality hats made for outdoor use.
My Love Letter to the Stetson|Mark McKinnon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Based on the hat he had created for himself, Stetson made a version called “The Boss of the Plains.”
My Love Letter to the Stetson|Mark McKinnon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
While panning for gold, he made himself a large hat from the hides he had collected on his trip.
My Love Letter to the Stetson|Mark McKinnon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
John B. Stetson was born in 1830 in New Jersey, the son of a hat maker.
My Love Letter to the Stetson|Mark McKinnon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

A gifted marketer, he sent samples of the hat to merchandisers all over the West, asking for a minimum order of a dozen.
My Love Letter to the Stetson|Mark McKinnon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Behold a dumpy, comfortable British paterfamilias in a light flannel suit and a faded sun hat.
God and my Neighbour|Robert Blatchford
On his head was the second-hand hat of some parvenu's coachman, gold lace, cockade and all.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
"I hope you don't think I speak always to strangers, like that," said the girl in the rose hat.
Rosemary in Search of a Father|C. N. Williamson
Afterwards we saw you once or twice at tea at the Ritz, and you took off your hat, so you must have remembered then.
Rosemary in Search of a Father|C. N. Williamson
His face flushed with annoyance, and taking off his soft hat he began to beat it impatiently against his leg as he walked.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin

British Dictionary definitions for slouch hat

slouch hat

noun

any soft hat with a brim that can be pulled down over the ears, esp an Australian army hat with the left side of the brim turned up

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