sombrero

[ som-brair-oh; Spanish sawm-bre-raw ]

noun

, plural som·bre·ros [som-, brair, -ohz, sawm-, bre, -, r, aws].

1. a broad-brimmed hat of straw or felt, usually tall-crowned, worn especially in Spain, Mexico, and the southwestern United States.

sombrero

/ sɒmˈbrɛərəʊ /

noun

1. a felt or straw hat with a wide brim, as worn by men in Mexico

Other Words From

• som·bre·roed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sombrero¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Spanish: “hat,” derivative of sombra “shade”; somber

Word History and Origins

Origin of sombrero¹

C16: from Spanish, from sombrero de sol shade from the sun

Example Sentences

Its members bear sequentially numbered tattoos, each featuring a skeleton outfitted with a sombrero, bandolier and pistol.

From Los Angeles Times

A black sombrero hangs on a wall outside the recording booth and a bold neon sign flashes in white: “Ya es Tiempo,” the time is now.

From Seattle Times

After Mexican week, there were accusations of casual racism and stereotypes because the hosts wore sombreros, used maracas and spoke in Spanish accents.

From BBC

The mainly Latino and Latina riders from across the San Gabriel Valley wore traditional Mexican boots and gear, including sombreros and cowboy hats.

From Los Angeles Times

Beside him stood a toy horse and a selection of gaudy sombreros for children to wear astride the spotted steed.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• fedora
• headgear
• helmet