bucket hat
noun
plural bucket hats
: a cloth hat (as of canvas or twill) with a downward-sloping brim and a soft circular crown
… to me there is nothing more intimidating than wearing a bucket hat. That brimmed shape—always tight fitted to the head—reminds me of hats I'd wear as a kid.—
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From the classic trapper shape, bucket hat silhouette to the wrap cap, fur hats have always been in and essential to stay warm.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
Our bucket hat has held up well after several seasons’ use, including packing it for the occasional ski trip.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
For the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday, the actor wore a mint green velvet bucket hat and matching suit from Loro Piana which stirred some online reaction.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
Jeremy Strong Strong paired his teal velvet Loro Piana suit and bucket hat with a rare Richard Mille timepiece.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
Our bucket hat has held up well after several seasons’ use, including packing it for the occasional ski trip.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
For the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday, the actor wore a mint green velvet bucket hat and matching suit from Loro Piana which stirred some online reaction.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
Jeremy Strong Strong paired his teal velvet Loro Piana suit and bucket hat with a rare Richard Mille timepiece.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bucket hat
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“Bucket hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bucket%20hat. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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