lifeguard hat

Pool sentinel's cap

A lifeguard hat is a wide-brimmed straw hat worn by lifeguards and beachgoers, typically with a high crown and broad brim for sun protection.

The style evokes Southern California beach culture: She bought a lifeguard hat from the surf shop.

Also called a beach hat or sun hat.

Related

rescue · rescue tube · red · swimming · pool · pool deck · no running · whistle · sunburn · tower · beach patrol · patrol · lifesaver · straw · shade · ocean · summer · summer job

Opposites
protective vs. exposing headwear

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Watertight head covering for pools

visor

water safety vs. water danger contexts

lifeguard hatdrowning victim

One killed by submersion

pirate hat · shark fin

Family

life, guard, lifeguard, lives, living, live, lived, lively, liveliness

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G