Panama — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈpa-nə-ˌmä/ pan·a·ma

Meaning & Definition of Panama

Panama (noun)

  1. a lightweight hat of natural-colored straw hand-plaited of narrow strips from the young leaves of the jipijapa; also, a machine-made imitation of this

Panama (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in sombrero, beret

    similar: baseball cap, beret, billycock (British), biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler, calotte, capuche, casque, castor, cloche, cocked hat, cowboy hat, cowl, derby, fedora, fez, garrison cap, hard hat, helm, helmet, high hat, homburg, hood, kepi, kufi, leghorn, miter, nightcap, opera hat, overseas cap, picture hat, pillbox, plug hat, porkpie hat, service cap, shako, silk hat, skimmer, skullcap, sombrero, sou'wester, Stetson, stocking cap, stovepipe, sunbonnet, tam, tam-o'-shanter, ten-gallon hat, top hat, topper, toque, tricorne, turban, zucchetto, cap, chapeau, hat, headdress, headgear, headpiece, lid (slang), warbonnet

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Panama

The most common words with a similar meaning to Panama:

British: billycock
Slang: lid
baseball cap, beret, biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler, calotte, capuche, casque, castor, cloche, cocked hat, cowboy hat, cowl, derby, fedora, fez, garrison cap, hard hat, helm, helmet, high hat, homburg, hood, kepi, kufi, leghorn, miter, nightcap, opera hat, overseas cap, picture hat, pillbox, plug hat, porkpie hat, service cap, shako, silk hat, skimmer, skullcap

Origin & Etymology of Panama

American Spanish panamá, from Panama, Central America

First known use: 1834

Words & Phrases Containing Panama

Panama Red, panama hat

Frequently Asked Questions about Panama

What does "Panama" mean?

"Panama" means a lightweight hat of natural-colored straw hand-plaited of narrow strips from the young leaves of the jipijapa; also, a machine-made imitation of this. As a noun, it is defined as: a lightweight hat of natural-colored straw hand-plaited of narrow strips from the young leaves of the jipijapa; also, a machine-made imitation of this.

What is another word for "Panama"?

Other words for "Panama" include baseball cap, beret, billycock, biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler and calotte. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Panama" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Panama"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Panama". Common alternatives include baseball cap, beret, billycock, biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler, calotte, capuche and casque.

Is "Panama" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Panama" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Panama"?

"Panama" is pronounced /ˈpa-nə-ˌmä/ and divided into syllables as pan·a·ma.

What is the origin of the word "Panama"?

"Panama" comes from American Spanish panamá, from Panama, Central America. First known use: 1834.

What is another word for "Panama" meaning "as in sombrero, beret"?

When "Panama" (noun) means as in sombrero, beret, synonyms include baseball cap, beret, billycock, biretta, boater and bonnet.