sun-hat
Definition
Noun: A "sun-hat" is a type of hat designed to protect the wearer's head and face from the sun's rays.
Usage Examples
- (A hat specifically for sun protection.)
- (A practical hat for outdoor labour under the sun.)
Advanced Usage
"to tip one's sun-hat": to politely acknowledge someone by slightly raising or touching the brim of the hat.
- He tipped his sun-hat to the lady as she passed by. (A gesture of respect or greeting.)
"a sun-hat in the shade": a metaphorical expression meaning something unnecessary or out of place.
- Bringing a heavy coat to the tropics is like a sun-hat in the shade. (Completely inappropriate for the situation.)
Variants and Related Words
Sun-helmet (n): a hard, protective hat for hot climates, often made of pith or cork.
- The explorer wore a sun-helmet to shield his head from the intense tropical sun. (A more rigid version of a sun-hat.)
Sun bonnet (n): a cloth hat with a brim that shades the neck, often worn by women in the past.
- The little girl wore a sun bonnet to keep her face cool. (A soft, often frilled hat for sun protection.)
Synonyms
- Wide-brimmed hat: a hat with a broad brim that provides shade.
- Straw hat: a lightweight hat made from straw, often used for sun protection.
Related Idioms
"hat in hand": to be humble or apologetic (not specific to sun-hats, but used with any hat).
- He went to his boss, hat in hand, to ask for forgiveness. (Showing deference or regret.)
"old hat": something outdated or familiar (not related to sun-hats).
- That style of music is now old hat. (No longer new or exciting.)