sou'wester

[ sou-wes-ter ]

noun

1. a waterproof hat, often of oilskin, having the brim very broad behind and slanted, worn especially by seamen.
2. an oilskin slicker, fastening with buckles, worn especially by seamen in rough weather.
3. contraction of southwester.

sou'wester

/ saʊˈwɛstə /

noun

1. a waterproof hat having a very broad rim behind, worn esp by seamen

Word History and Origins

Origin of sou'wester¹

First recorded in 1830–40; reduced form of southwester

Word History and Origins

Origin of sou'wester¹

C19: a contraction of southwester

Example Sentences

One woman came prepared with a beige vinyl sou'wester that matched her skirt.

From New York Times

Well," said Bobby thoughtfully, "we have boots and slickers and sou'westers.

From Project Gutenberg

Both Dawes and the acting quartermaster wore waterproof coats and sou'westers.

From Project Gutenberg

Before she reached the quarter-deck, in her long oilskin coat, with a broad sou'wester to keep the dew from her hair, he had disappeared.

From Project Gutenberg

He came to the edge of the bunk and gazed for a few minutes, then deliberately removed his dripping oilskin coat and sou'wester.

From Project Gutenberg