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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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“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

McVay expressed confidence in fourth-year pro Stetson Bennett, but said he was hopeful that “when the time is right,” Garoppolo will “change his mind,” and return.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

The plaintiffs face challenges in establishing a strong correlation between social-media usage and teen mental-health problems, said Chris Ferguson, a psychology professor at Stetson University.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 26, 2026

And he now owned seven Stetson Diamante Premier cowboy hats—one for every day of the week.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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