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

Depp hobbled around — supported by a cane, sporting a dusty top hat, and ensconced behind a wrought iron gate — while fans shouted out questions. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026

Round top hats were also adopted sometime in the 1860s, but were phased out by the conclusion of World War II. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Then, Depp emerged, fully transformed into the curmudgeonly character with makeup and Scrooge’s iconic black coat and matching top hat. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026

The actress closed the show wearing a white minidress with lace tights and a lace top hat featuring a floor-length veil. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 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