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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Travis made his Eras Tour debut wearing a suit and top hat and appearing for the new portion of the show dedicated to The Tortured Poets Department. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Screaming Lord Sutch, founder of the Monster Raving Loony Party, enjoyed standing next to prime ministers in his top hat and leopard print jacket. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

After presenting the honors at the investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the monarch donned a top hat for a garden party at the palace with Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Prince Edward. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Since the early nineteenth century, suits have evolved from tailcoats and pantaloons to frock coats and top hats to modern suit jackets and neckties. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for top hat

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat

Kids Definition

top hat

noun

: a man's hat with a tall crown