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Definition of sombrero

sombrero

/sɑːmˈbrɛroʊ/
som · bre · ro
Plural:sombreros
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• noun

1

A broad-brimmed felt or straw hat with a high crown, traditionally worn in Mexico and the American Southwest to protect the face and eyes from the sun.

Example

"The mariachi musicians looked striking as they performed in their elaborately embroidered sombreros."

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• Rhymes for sombrero

• Nearby Words

somber
somberly
somberness
sombrero
some
somebody
someday

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 16th century from Spanish 'sombrero' (meaning 'hat'), which is derived from 'sombra' (shade, shadow), ultimately from Latin 'subumbrare' (to cast a shadow).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sombrero. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sombrero
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