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Stetson

American  
[stet-suhn] / ˈstɛt sən /
Trademark.
  1. a brand of felt hat with a broad brim and high crown, especially one worn as part of a cowboy's outfit.


Stetson British  
/ ˈstɛtsən /

noun

  1. a type of felt hat with a broad brim and high crown, worn mainly by cowboys

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Stetson

C20: named after John Stetson (1830–1906), American hatmaker who designed it

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On the Rams’ depth chart, Stetson Bennett is listed as quarterback Matthew Stafford’s backup with rookie Ty Simpson third.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Stetson did what he could,’” McVay said, “I think it is important to be able to get a fair opportunity for those guys to run the offense with enough snaps.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

“Everything he does, he’s so just aware of everything, aware of how everything works. ... I really appreciate him and Stetson taking me in and answering all the questions I have.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

When Graham Potter strode out to Sweden training last week donning a Stetson, it was a bit of fun to get into the World Cup mood as they prepared for the tournament in Texas.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

So it may be that by the mid-1940s, when Stetson Kennedy was trying to bust up the Klan, it didn’t really need to use as much violence.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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