fedora

noun

fe·​do·​ra fi-ˈdȯr-ə How to pronounce fedora (audio)
: a low soft felt hat with the crown creased lengthwise

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James Martinez and Alex Shimizu take on the Batista and Masuka roles in the prequel, bringing back their signature fedora and giggle, respectively. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024 The veteran agent, who is known for wearing fedoras and colorful outfits, was inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame last year. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Welcome to Caid modern tailoring proclaimed a sign next to a silhouette of a man in a fedora toting a briefcase down an imaginary Madison Avenue. Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025 Harrison Ford has no regrets about donning Indiana Jones' famous fedora one last time. EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fedora

Word History

Etymology

Fédora (1882), drama by V. Sardou

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fedora was in 1883

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“Fedora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fedora. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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fedora

noun
fe·​do·​ra fi-ˈdōr-ə How to pronounce fedora (audio)
-ˈdȯr-
: a low soft felt hat with the crown creased lengthwise

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