hat

noun \ ˈhat \

|Updated on: 19 Aug 2018

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Definition of hat

1 : a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown and brim

2 a : a distinctive head covering worn as a symbol of office

b : an office, position, or role assumed by or as if by the wearing of a special hat

wore many hats in her career

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hatless

play \ˈhat-ləs\ adjective

— under one's hat

: not disclosed

kept the news under his hat

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Examples of hat in a Sentence

in those days, no properly dressed person left home without a hat

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The one-plane-swinging, funky-hat-wearing, same-club-length-using scientist masquerading as a world-class golfer was seen using a compass at the Travelers Championship.

— daniel rapaport, SI.com, "FORE Questions: Breaking Down the New PGA Tour Schedule," 12 July 2018
Naperville Park District removed the sculpture of the skateboarder — complete with Gap shirt, Nike hat and DKNY shoes — that had been sitting near the skate park entrance behind Centennial Beach on Jackson Avenue since May 2004.

— suzanne baker and erin hegarty, Naperville Sun, "Vandals damage Centennial Park's skateboarder statue in failed attempt to take it, officials say," 12 July 2018
Sundae School’s collections to date have focused on T-shirts, hoodies and hats — mostly slickly designed, street-wear-style graphic items with weed puns and traditional Korean illustrations.

— New York Times, "New York Men’s Fashion Week: The Mixtape," 11 July 2018
Employee working with raw chicken put on hat while wearing gloves and went back to handling raw chicken.

— robert gundran, azcentral, "Restaurant with no sneeze guard on salsa bar among this week's violations," 11 July 2018
Never one to shy away from color, the Queen chose a vibrant coat and hat featuring two contrasting shades of blue.

— caroline hallemann, Town & Country, "Queen Elizabeth Kicks Off Today's Royal Air Force Centenary Celebrations at Westminster Abbey," 10 July 2018
For years, cancer patients have picked up stylish hats and scarves — for free — at Harriett’s boutique at UF Health Cancer Center in Orlando.

— matthew j. palm, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Outspoken and stylish, Harriett Lake was devoted to the arts," 10 July 2018
In his fashion show, Todd Snyder plans to 'wink' at the trend of casual streetwear trend by having models sport Kangol hats.

— ray a. smith, WSJ, "A ‘Modern Preppy’ Maestro Makes Peace With Streetwear," 10 July 2018
In the video, Walker said hats are allowed if they're not dunked in the water.

— CBS News, "Woman fired for calling police on black man wearing socks in pool," 9 July 2018

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Origin and Etymology of hat

Middle English, from Old English hæt; akin to Old High German huot head covering — more at hood

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First Known Use: before 12th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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hat Synonyms

Synonyms

cap, chapeau, headdress, headgear, headpiece, lid [slang];

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

hat

verb

Definition of hat

hatted; hatting

transitive verb

: to furnish or provide with a hat

intransitive verb

: to make or supply hats

First Known Use of hat

15th century

in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

HAT Defined for English Language Learners

hat

noun

Definition of hat for English Language Learners

: a covering for the head that often has a brim and a rounded or flat top

HAT Defined for Kids

hat

noun \ ˈhat \

Definition of hat for Students

: a covering for the head having a crown and usually a brim

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