Sombrero
noun
A wide-brimmed hat from Mexico.
He wore a large sombrero to protect himself from the sun.
Often appears as...
- wear a sombrero
- straw sombrero
noun
A rounded knob on the hilt of a sword.
He held the sombrero of his sword as he prepared himself for the duel.
Often appears as...
- hold the sombrero
- sword sombrero
Usage tips
Formal
Specialized
noun
A type of galaxy with a bright core and a large disc surrounding it.
The Sombrero Galaxy is a bright spiral galaxy in the constellation of Virgo.
Often appears as...
- sombrero galaxy
- observe the sombrero
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A wide-brimmed hat from Mexico.
He wore a large sombrero to protect himself from the sun.
Often appears as...
- wear a sombrero
- straw sombrero
noun
A rounded knob on the hilt of a sword.
He held the sombrero of his sword as he prepared himself for the duel.
Often appears as...
- hold the sombrero
- sword sombrero
Usage tips
Formal
Specialized
noun
A type of galaxy with a bright core and a large disc surrounding it.
The Sombrero Galaxy is a bright spiral galaxy in the constellation of Virgo.
Often appears as...
- sombrero galaxy
- observe the sombrero
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Icon
Often represents Mexican heritage or celebrations, especially in foreign media.
Tourists love taking pictures wearing a sombrero during Cinco de Mayo.
Pro Tip 2/3Sun Protection
The broad brim is designed to shield the face and neck from the sun.
He chose a sombrero for the long walk on the sunny beach.
Pro Tip 3/3Festive Atmosphere
Wearing a sombrero can give a festive or playful mood to an event.
At the party, guests in sombreros danced to Mariachi music.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Icon
Often represents Mexican heritage or celebrations, especially in foreign media.
Tourists love taking pictures wearing a sombrero during Cinco de Mayo.
Pro Tip 2/3Sun Protection
The broad brim is designed to shield the face and neck from the sun.
He chose a sombrero for the long walk on the sunny beach.
Pro Tip 3/3Festive Atmosphere
Wearing a sombrero can give a festive or playful mood to an event.
At the party, guests in sombreros danced to Mariachi music.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Icon
Often represents Mexican heritage or celebrations, especially in foreign media.
Tourists love taking pictures wearing a sombrero during Cinco de Mayo.
Pro Tip 2/3Sun Protection
The broad brim is designed to shield the face and neck from the sun.
He chose a sombrero for the long walk on the sunny beach.
Pro Tip 3/3Festive Atmosphere
Wearing a sombrero can give a festive or playful mood to an event.
At the party, guests in sombreros danced to Mariachi music.
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Video examples
See Elephants at Their...
drive like that so I'm going to take that off not that it means anything when I'm wearing a sombrero because everyone thinks I'm a fool as it is already and people have laughed at me and taken photos already once again it's the same guide as well the funny enough that was laughing at me because he saw me in the giraffe onesie the other day and he said
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Heroes don’t always wear...
before school and this way he can go looking for work now this is where I get ready and buy get ready I mean do everything I can to hide this head of hair that may as well be a sombrero and not just to the kids at school which my grandma's well where did you get that
Video examples
See Elephants at Their...
drive like that so I'm going to take that off not that it means anything when I'm wearing a sombrero because everyone thinks I'm a fool as it is already and people have laughed at me and taken photos already once again it's the same guide as well the funny enough that was laughing at me because he saw me in the giraffe onesie the other day and he said
Video examples
Heroes don’t always wear...
before school and this way he can go looking for work now this is where I get ready and buy get ready I mean do everything I can to hide this head of hair that may as well be a sombrero and not just to the kids at school which my grandma's well where did you get that
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Quote examples
Mark Cuban
American Businessman
I had a Taco Bell audition where I had to wear a huge sombrero and walk around like an idiot. I got call-backs for the movie 'Twister,' did small independent stuff that I won't name. But it led to all my breakthrough moments on 'Entourage.
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Charlie Sheen
American Actor
I tried marriage. I'm 0 for 3 with the marriage thing. So, being a ballplayer - I believe in numbers. I'm not going 0 for 4. I'm not wearing a golden sombrero.
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Tom DeLonge
American Musician
I will eat anything Mexican - a sombrero, hacienda... anything. They've perfected the combo of bread items and the grill.
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Amy Poehler
American Comedian
When you're doing sketch comedy and you're pregnant, it's like wearing a giant sombrero in every sketch.
Quote examples
Mark Cuban
American Businessman
I had a Taco Bell audition where I had to wear a huge sombrero and walk around like an idiot. I got call-backs for the movie 'Twister,' did small independent stuff that I won't name. But it led to all my breakthrough moments on 'Entourage.
Quote examples
Charlie Sheen
American Actor
I tried marriage. I'm 0 for 3 with the marriage thing. So, being a ballplayer - I believe in numbers. I'm not going 0 for 4. I'm not wearing a golden sombrero.
Quote examples
Tom DeLonge
American Musician
I will eat anything Mexican - a sombrero, hacienda... anything. They've perfected the combo of bread items and the grill.
Quote examples
Amy Poehler
American Comedian
When you're doing sketch comedy and you're pregnant, it's like wearing a giant sombrero in every sketch.
Example 1 of 4
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