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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The actress further accessorized with a floral pin on the lapel of her jacket, a small top hat and several diamond pieces for her jewelry. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 May 2025 But dandyism isn’t limited to invitation-only red carpet events, as proven by the street stylers who season after season show up at the menswear shows dressed to the nines in their three-piece suits, top hats, and berets. Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025 Even so, the most disgusting thing on my screen remains Tom Sandoval’s top hat. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025 William looked dapper in a suit and top hat, while Kate popped in a yellow dress by Emilia Wickstead and a Philip Treacy hat. Simon Perry, People.com, 20 May 2025 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 6 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

top hat

noun
: a man's hat with a tall crown

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