sun hat
Definition
Noun: A hat with a wide brim, designed specifically to shield the wearer's face, head, and neck from the sun's rays.
Usage
A sun hat is a practical item of clothing worn for protection during sunny weather. It is commonly used at the beach, while gardening, hiking, or during any outdoor leisure activity. - She always wears a sun hat when she goes to the beach. - The gardener put on his wide-brimmed sun hat before starting work.
Advanced Usage
- As a protective accessory: The primary function is sun protection, often considered alongside sunscreen.
- For full protection, use sunscreen and a sun hat.
- In fashion and style: While functional, it can also be a stylish summer accessory.
- Her elegant sun hat completed the summer outfit perfectly.
Variants and Related Words
- Sunbonnet (noun): A type of sun hat, historically common, with a brim that also covers the back of the neck.
- Flap hat (noun): A hat with additional fabric flaps for neck protection.
- Beach hat, gardening hat (nouns): Descriptive terms for a sun hat used in specific contexts.
Synonyms
- Broad-brimmed hat: A hat with a wide brim.
- Sunshade (for the head): An item that provides shade from the sun.
Related Phrases
- Wide-brimmed hat: A general phrase describing the key feature of a sun hat.
- He wore a wide-brimmed hat to stay cool.
Related Idioms
(This specific item of clothing is not commonly the basis for idioms. Its description is typically literal.)
Noun
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a hat with a broad brim that protects the face from direct exposure to the sun
