Stetson

[ stet-suhn ]

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

/ ˈstɛtsən /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Stetson¹

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

Example Sentences

It takes confidence to wear a Stetson, but I encourage you to try because they’re beautiful hats that add western style to any outfit.

From Outside Online

As a result of the offensive content and opinions shared by HatWRKS in Nashville, Stetson and our distribution partners will cease the sale of all Stetson products.

From Washington Post

Iconic hat company Stetson announced Saturday that it will stop selling its merchandise at HatWRKS, the company at the center of the controversy.

From Washington Post

He went to work for Byrd as a student assistant and stayed 16 years before getting his first head coaching job in 2011 at Stetson.

From Washington Post

The college basketball season is supposed to begin in less than two weeks, but Miami and Stetson already called off a game, and two other programs, Seton Hall and Minnesota, announced they were pausing activities.

From Washington Post

Stetson returned east in 1865 and created his own hat company, which produced high-quality hats made for outdoor use.

From The Daily Beast

Reportedly, George Custer wore a Stetson into Little Big Horn.

From The Daily Beast

Based on the hat he had created for himself, Stetson made a version called “The Boss of the Plains.”

From The Daily Beast

John B. Stetson was born in 1830 in New Jersey, the son of a hat maker.

From The Daily Beast

Just another example of a guy in a John B. Stetson hat saving the day.

From The Daily Beast

In fifteen minutes the only dry part of me was the crown of my head—thanks be to a good Stetson hat.

From Project Gutenberg

When he reached the Stetson cabin three horses with drooping heads were hitched to the fence.

From Project Gutenberg

Several spoke from the shadows as Rome stepped on the porch, and Rufe Stetson faced him a moment in the doorway, and laughed.

From Project Gutenberg

At every dawn or dusk she was on her porch peering through the dim light for Rufe Stetson.

From Project Gutenberg

Rome Stetson alone seemed unconcerned, and his name was on every gossiping tongue.

From Project Gutenberg

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