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

Ryan explained that while Liza was named one of the best dressed guests by one media outlet, another called him out because of his low-profile top hat. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

The campaign teaches the kiddos that mayors in purple tails and top hats are not always the big bads to the animal kingdom. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

Wellhouse Leisure The little top hat-like pop-up roof is of no use in expanding sleeping capacity, as it's installed exclusively for raising the snug interior to a standing height over 6 feet. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

Among the images shared are photos of Kate and William in front of Buckingham Palace during a garden party held on May 8, where the heir to the throne appeared wearing an elegant top hat and the princess wore a stunning polka-dot ensemble. — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 30 July 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