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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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somali
somali carpet viper
somalia
sombrero
somersby
somoni
son

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).

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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 Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sombrero
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