Definitions

1. noun

A type of hat, typically a wide-brimmed felt hat originally originating from Mexico and popularized in the early 20th century.

“She wore a stylish panama hat to the beach party.”

2. noun

The Isthmus of Panama, a narrow strip of land connecting North America to South America, separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Pacific Ocean.

“The engineers faced numerous challenges while building the canal across the Isthmus of Panama.”

3. proper noun

Panama, a country located in Central America, bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south.

“Panama is famous for its vibrant culture and diverse wildlife.”

4. verb

To transport or move goods or people over or through the Isthmus of Panama, especially by railway or canal.

“The cargo ship was being panamaed across the canal.”