Panama hat

noun

1. a hat made of finely plaited young leaves of the jipijapa, a palmlike plant of Central and South America.

Panama hat

noun

1. sometimes not capital a hat made of the plaited leaves of the jipijapa plant of Central and South America Often shortened topanamaPanama

Word History and Origins

Origin of Panama hat¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

At that point in his career, Rodriquez’s routine after sinking an important putt was to throw his short-brimmed straw Panama hat over the hole and do a one-man tango around the green.

From Los Angeles Times

So there they stood on the Raiders sideline, Harbaugh fresh-faced and beaming, with his arm around Garner, in a striped Raiders golf shirt, Panama hat and shades.

From Los Angeles Times

He crossed the finishing line with his gaze obscured by the low brim of a black Panama hat.

From Seattle Times

Jackman, who has many West Indian friends, came dressed in what she called her cultural attire — a tropics-inspired white blouse with ruffled lace sleeves, white pants and a Panama hat over a yellow head wrap.

From Los Angeles Times

Straw brimmed Panama hats, meant for holidays, were more often carried than worn.

From Seattle Times