SUN HAT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A hat with a broad brim that protects the face from direct exposure to the sun

Synonyms:

sun hat; sunhat

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("sun hat" is a kind of...):

chapeau; hat; lid (headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "sun hat"):

pith hat; pith helmet; sun helmet; topee; topi (a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun)

sunbonnet (a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women)