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Examples of top hat in a Sentence
He wore a top hat and tails.
Recent Examples on the Web
Also known as Oswald Cobblepot, he is generally depicted as a ruthless crime boss with an affinity for top hats and umbrellas (and birds).
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
Upon arrival, guests are greeted by friendly doormen dressed in top hats and long coats, and the elegance doesn’t stop there.
—Bianca Bujan, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2024
In 1984, Sam the Olympic Eagle strutted down in a stars-and-stripes top hat and bowtie at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
—Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024
The Penguin, for instance, is a woman (Minnie Driver), whose purple top hat and tails and monocle are more for her cabaret act than a disguise.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1864, in the meaning defined above
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“Top hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20hat. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
top hat
noun
: a man's hat with a tall crown
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