Ten-gallon hat

/tˈɛnɡˈalən hˈat/

/tˈɛnɡˈælən hˈæt/

[noun]

Ten-gallon hat

[NOUN]

a high-crowned hat with a broad brim, worn especially by American cowboys

synonyms : cowboy hat

What is a "ten-gallon hat"?

A ten-gallon hat is a type of cowboy hat that is popular in the American West. Contrary to its name, it doesn't actually hold ten gallons of liquid but is named for its wide brim and tall crown, which provide ample shade from the sun. It's typically made of felt, leather, or straw, with a creased crown and a flat brim that's often turned up at the sides. The hat is associated with cowboy culture and has been a popular symbol of the American West since the late 1800s. Today, the ten-gallon hat is still worn by cowboys and rodeo performers, as well as being used as a fashion accessory.

Examples

1. So everyone was looking, and in Texas lots of people wear ten-gallon hats.

2. This first part of the film even culminates in an actual cavalry charge, led by Robert Duvall’s Kilgore character in his ten-gallon hat.

3. Inspired by Hollywood cowboy William S. Hart, the older Capone brother started wearing spurs, ten-gallon hats, and ivory-handled revolvers.

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