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.
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Instead of a top hat or a thimble, players can navigate the board with an airplane seat, golf club, flip flops, and so on. Makena Kelly, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024 The birthday girl could be seen holding up a peace sign and posing in the iconic Taylor Swift 22 top hat while the proud mom smiled next to her. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Po also served as emcee for the competition, channeling Chalamet’s Wonka in a top hat and tux. Sara Braun, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024 Right after one in the afternoon, the event’s organizer appeared in a top hat and suit. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for top hat 

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 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

top hat

noun
: a man's hat with a tall crown

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