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.”
How to use Stetson
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic wide-brimmed cowboy hat, named after its original manufacturer.
Word forms
Stetsons plural, Stetsons plural
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He walked into the bar wearing a battered old _____.
Etymology
Named after John B. Stetson, the American hat maker whose company popularized the style from the 1860s onward.
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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.