sombrero

noun

som·​bre·​ro səm-ˈbrer-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce sombrero (audio)
säm-
plural sombreros
: an often high-crowned hat of felt or straw with a very wide brim worn especially in the Southwest and Mexico

Illustration of sombrero

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Examples of sombrero in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The birthday girl wore a big smile and a pink sweater with a matching oversized sombrero in the set of photos Messer shared on Instagram. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024 After beating Paul, Alcaraz was handed a sombrero, a trophy and a microphone. James Wagner, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024 In baseball, hitters who strike out four times in a single game are said to have earned the golden sombrero. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2024 García’s own struggles have been central to that, capped off by Sunday’s golden sombrero. Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 3 Sep. 2023 Skating with a sombrero has been his way of being his most authentic self and honoring his heritage. Roberto Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2023 Brass instruments and other string instruments came along much later, along with the traditional Mexican charro (cowboy) outfits and sombrero hats associated with mariachi. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2023 Packers running back Aaron Jones donned a University of Texas at El Paso jersey while wearing his usual sombrero. Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2023 Now there’s also the sombrero that has replaced the awful Swagg Chain following home runs. Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from sombra shade

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sombrero was in 1599

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Cite this Entry

“Sombrero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sombrero. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sombrero

noun
som·​bre·​ro səm-ˈbre(ə)r-ō How to pronounce sombrero (audio)
säm-
plural sombreros
: a tall hat with a very wide brim worn especially in the Southwest and Mexico
Etymology

from Spanish sombrero "a wide-brimmed hat," from sombra "shade"

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