Sunhats

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Brimmed headwear worn outdoors to shade the face and head from strong sunlight
2. Wide-brimmed caps and hats that people put on to keep the sun off their faces
3. Protective head coverings designed to block harmful rays and keep the wearer cool in bright weather

Etymology: "Sunhats" is the plural of "sunhat", a compound of "sun" and "hat". Both parts are native English words with long pedigrees: "sun" descends from Old English "sunne", and "hat" from Old English "hætt". The compound itself is transparent, describing a hat worn for protection from the sun, so there is no hidden story to uncover here.

Synonyms: sunbonnet