Pith Helmet (Noun)
Meaning
A lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- He carefully placed his pith helmet on the rack to dry after the sudden rainstorm in the jungle.
- British colonial officers often wore pith helmets as part of their tropical uniforms.
- To shield herself from the scorching sun, she put on a pith helmet before venturing into the desert.
- During his expedition to Africa, he packed a sturdy pith helmet to protect his face and neck from the intense sun.
- In the old photographs, her grandfather was always wearing a pith helmet while working in the tea plantations of India.