hatter

noun

hat·​ter ˈha-tər 

: one that makes, sells, or cleans and repairs hats

Examples of hatter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Final Touches Lastly, the hat undergoes a secondary flanging before arriving at the hatter’s bench for final finishing, including creasing, polishing, and gentle steaming to relax the fibers and bring out the colors. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024

According to the Fondation Napoleon, a French nonprofit organization that supports the preservation of Napoleonic heritage, the emperor was not only faithful to his hat, but also to his hatter: Poupard, a boutique in a former French royal palace. —María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023

Seeking a hatters of suitable esteem to make the final product, Landis eschewed iconic milliners Lock & Co, instead walking into Herbert Johnson. —Simon Ingram, Town & Country, 30 June 2023

Armed with measurements and a liking for the ‘sable’ brown felt, Landis briefed the hatters. —Simon Ingram, Town & Country, 30 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing hatter

• mad as a hatter

Rhymes for hatter

• atter
• batter
• blatter
• catarrh
• chatter
• clatter
• fatter
• flatter
• latter
• matter
• natter
• patter

Kids Definition

hatter

noun

hat·​ter ˈhat-ər 

: one that makes, sells, or cleans and repairs hats