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

With his top hat, black tails, and giant oversized head, Wake Forest University’s Demon Deacon has been called everything from hilarious to terrifying. — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026

Their final accents came via layers of beaded and pearl necklaces, shiny black loafers, and a black top hat. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026

Moyim makes a cake that was supposed to be a top hat but just looked like a big green cake balanced on top of a head. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

More recently, Timothée Chalamet donned the top hat and cane in a prequel story, Wonka, exploring the life of the eccentric businessman and magician in an entirely new tale. — Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 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