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

Soundtracked by a theatrical orchestral arrangement that switches back and forth between jazzy and classical styles, the minute-long video opens with the pop star in a white suit and top hat, outfitted with many silver gems and brooches. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026

Heading to their classrooms, children in top hats, crisp white shirts and ties dash up and down a staircase decorated with a riot of brightly colored posters. — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

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

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