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Stetson

Stetson (noun) means a wide-brimmed felt hat, especially the style associated with cowboys. Example: “He walked into the bar wearing a battered old Stetson.”

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A wide-brimmed felt hat, especially the style associated with cowboys.
"He walked into the bar wearing a battered old Stetson."
"The rancher never left the house without his Stetson."

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In plain EnglishA classic wide-brimmed cowboy hat, named after its original manufacturer.

Common pairings
wear a Stetson cowboy Stetson

Word forms

Stetsons plural, Stetsons plural

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Etymology

Named after John B. Stetson, the American hat maker whose company popularized the style from the 1860s onward.

· First attested 1860

Class of 1860 Stetson joined the language around 1860.
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Frequently asked questions

What does “Stetson” mean?

The word “Stetson” means a wide-brimmed felt hat, especially the style associated with cowboys. In plain terms, a classic wide-brimmed cowboy hat, named after its original manufacturer.

How do you use “Stetson” in a sentence?

Here is “Stetson” used in a sentence: “He walked into the bar wearing a battered old Stetson.”

What part of speech is “Stetson”?

“Stetson” is a noun.

Where does the word “Stetson” come from?

The word “Stetson” dates back to around 1860. Named after John B. Stetson, the American hat maker whose company popularized the style from the 1860s onward.

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