fedora

noun

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

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And yes, accessorizing often included ankle boots and black fedoras. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026 Riding high on the nation’s collective lust for pork pie hats, straw boaters and fedoras, the retailer Adam Hats stages the first live TV commercial three days after the inaugural Bulova buy. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026 Several times a week, men in worn coats and brown fedoras in search of food and work would knock on our back door. Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026 Pair this with a straw fedora, and you’re all set for the day. Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 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 16 May. 2026.

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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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