slouch hat

American  

noun

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

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slouch hat British  

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of slouch hat

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Set in the lead-up to and aftermath of President Lincoln’s assassination, Booth favors statement pieces such as a black felt slouch hat.

From Los Angeles Times

They called him "Solstice Man" and he wore a slouch hat and a mask.

From Salon

He carried his black slouch hat in his hand.

From Literature

Ex-mayor Carter Harrison, again running for a fifth term, strode about shaking hands, his black slouch hat raising cheers from supporters in the crowd.

From Literature

He assured the assembled marines and their hosts, burly Australian officers in berets and slouch hats, that isolating North Korea diplomatically and economically remains the priority.

From Economist