Word
monterey
Phoneticsmon·terey
/ˌmɑnɝˈeɪ/
Definition
n. a type of hat with a round top and a brim that turns up, often worn by soldiers or travelers in the past.
n. a style of cap or hat featuring a round crown and a brim that can be turned up, historically associated with military or outdoor dress.
Examples
“The soldier wore a traditional monterey during the march.”
“In the historical drama, the protagonist is often seen wearing a weathered monterey as he travels across the countryside.”
“The museum's collection of 17th-century military attire includes a remarkably well-preserved monterey, showcasing the intricate stitching and durable felt common to the period.”
Examples
simple
“The soldier wore a traditional monterey during the march.”
contextual
“In the historical drama, the protagonist is often seen wearing a weathered monterey as he travels across the countryside.”
complex
“The museum's collection of 17th-century military attire includes a remarkably well-preserved monterey, showcasing the intricate stitching and durable felt common to the period.”
Usage
Primarily found in historical or architectural descriptions of period costume; rarely used in modern fashion contexts.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Monterrey, from Galician Monterrei, from monte (“mountain”) + rei (“king”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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