top hat

noun

: a tall-crowned hat usually of beaver or silk

Examples of top hat in a Sentence

He wore a top hat and tails.
Recent Examples on the Web Wearing a full tuxedo and top hat, the Kansas City Chiefs player stepped in for one of Swift’s dancers to carry her during the segment. Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024 But this time around, Kelce donned his top hat and tails and carried Swift to her fainting couch, fanning himself with a gloved hand. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 24 June 2024 Camilla wore a bold cobalt-blue dress with a wide-brimmed matching hat, while Charles sported a formal gray suit and top hat. Billy Stockwell, CNN, 21 June 2024 The Royal Enclosure requires all women to wear hats and, in most cases, skirts or dresses to the knee, while men must wear top hats and morning suits. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for top hat 

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Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of top hat was in 1864

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“Top hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20hat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

top hat

noun
: a man's hat with a tall crown

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