Sombrero (Noun)
Meaning 1
A straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim; worn in American southwest and in Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
One of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Tourists visiting the island of Nevis often buy colorful sombreros as souvenirs to wear on their heads while strolling through the historic town of Charlestown.
- The vibrant colors of the Nevisian sombreros being sold at the Pinney's Beach market made it hard for holidaymakers to resist purchasing one.
- As part of the cultural festivities held each summer on the island, locals showcased their traditional Nevisian attire which included intricately designed sombreros.
- While exploring the colonial settlement on Nevis, one could easily pick up authentic island apparel such as a beautifully crafted straw sombrero.
- Visitors attending the annual Nevis Island music festival were encouraged to wear tropical-themed accessories, like a fun striped sombrero, to blend in with the lively atmosphere.