What is another word for sombreros?

Pronunciation: [səmbɹˈe͡əɹə͡ʊz] (IPA)

Sombreros are traditional Mexican hats that have become symbols of Mexican culture all over the world. Although the word 'sombrero' describes a particular type of hat, there are various synonyms that can be used to describe similar hats from different cultures. For instance, the wide-brimmed hats worn by Australian cowboys are referred to as Akubras, while the hats worn by Japanese samurais are called kabuto. Additionally, the hats worn by the Gauchos of Argentina and Uruguay are called boinas and the hats worn by the cowboys of the American West are called Stetsons. Although other hats may share similarities with sombreros, each culture has its own name and style that makes their hat unique.

What are the hypernyms for Sombreros?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sombreros

These soldiers much resembled the "bushy-bearded" creatures whom I had seen guarding the Eastern Railway, save that they were even more picturesque, for most of them wore straw sombreros.
"My Home In The Field of Honor"
Frances Wilson Huard
One comprehensive glance the pseudo-American-and he certainly looked the part-shot at his picturesque, if rough-looking followers, not a few of whom showed red bandannas under their sombreros or around their necks- and then with a satisfied expression on his face-for he had a leader's pride in his men-he gave the signal and led the way along and down the steep trail from the tableland.
"The Girl of the Golden West"
David Belasco
They lifted their sombreros, and he of the gorgeous one inquired if that were Don Anastasio's outfit coming up behind.
"The Missourian"
Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle

Famous quotes with Sombreros

  • Everyone has seen photographs of Mexicans wearing those big sombreros. When you come to Mexico, the astonishing thing is, nobody wears these hats at all.
    Bruce Beresford

Related words: sombrero, Mexican, Mexican hat

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