Stetson
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Stetson
C20: named after John Stetson (1830–1906), American hatmaker who designed it
Example Sentences
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Five years and two colleges ago, playing for the Stetson Hatters in Florida, Johnston was a fairly typical basketball player.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Will 2026 be the year that Beyoncé sheds her Stetson and starts smashing guitars to smithereens?
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
The Stetson cowboy hat has been worn by everyone from General George Armstrong Custer to Beyoncé.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
A nice Stetson was nearby for when it was time to take his portrait.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025
In the hall, a sweat- stained gray Stetson hat—Herb’s—hung on a hat peg.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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