A sombreroA broad-brimmed hat, especially linked with Mexican or southwestern styles. is most commonly a wide-brimmedHaving a brim that extends far out from the crown. straw hat associatedConnected or linked with something else in people’s minds. with Mexico and the American Southwest. The word can also refer to one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /sɑmˈbrɛroʊ/
Easy pronunciation: sahm-BREH-roh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress is on the second syllable.
Wide-brimmed straw hat worn in Mexico and the American Southwest.
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Sombrero Meaning
a wide-brimmed straw hat
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim, worn in Mexico and the American Southwest
Example: He wore a sombrero to keep the sun off his face.
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Other Meanings of Sombrero
Meaning 2
an island in Saint Christopher-Nevis
Part of speech: noun
Definition: one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis
Example: Sombrero is one of the islands in the Saint Christopher-Nevis group.
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Common Mistakes
- Confusing sombrero with any broad-brimmed hat; in English, it usually refers to the specific style associated with Mexico.
- Using sombrero to mean only a decorative costume hat, when it can also be a practical sun hat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does sombrero mean?
Sombrero usually means a wide-brimmed straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim, especially one associated with Mexico or the American Southwest.
What is the synonym of sombrero?
There are no strong general synonyms supplied for sombrero in the lexical data. In the hat sense, it refers to a specific kind of wide-brimmed straw hat rather than a fully interchangeable word.
Is sombrero always a hat?
No. It usually means a hat, but it can also name one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis.
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