fedora

noun

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

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The 44-year-old singer appeared on the stream, fully clothed and wearing a fedora, before stripping down to a Speedo. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The front of the CX swings up and forward, similar to tipping a fedora hat. Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025 The front of the CX swings up and forward similar to tipping a fedora hat. Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Joe Loya stepped into a San Diego bank just before closing with his fedora pulled low, his trench coat brushing his pants and his eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 26 July 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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