campaign hat

English

campaign hat

Etymology

From the campaign cords commonly tied around them, starting in the 19th century.

Noun

campaign hat (plural campaign hats)

1. A broad-brimmed felt or straw hat, with a high crown, pinched symmetrically at the four corners, most commonly worn as part of a uniform.

Synonyms

• lemon-squeezer
• ranger hat
• Smokey Bear