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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Each has a black top hat with a mirror on top, which Bubbles uses to flirt with men in the audience. Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025 In the large window division, first place was awarded to Southwest Connection, which had a Native American theme and in second place went to Sweet Elizabeth Jane whose top hats looked toward New Year’s Eve celebrations. Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025 Other pictures show Swift grinning with boyfriend Travis Kelce, who sported a suit and top hat and at one point appeared to share remarks while holding a microphone. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024 So kudos to Andy, Sam, and Genevieve for putting on their P.T. Barnum top hat and considering the clear marketing possibilities of their move. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for top hat 

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

top hat

noun
: a man's hat with a tall crown

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