top hat

noun

Synonyms of top hatnext
: a tall-crowned hat usually of beaver or silk

Examples of top hat in a Sentence

He wore a top hat and tails.
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Momoa wore brown pants and an olive vest, finishing the look with a top hat and sunglasses. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 The Nugget's 40th anniversary dress is both understated and brilliantly formal, something of a black tie approach complete with black top hat, white overcoat and smart, black accessories. New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026 Sparkling silver gemstones encrusted the entirety of the bodysuit, and the look was paired with a shimmering top hat to boot. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025 Porytko is still pulling bunnies out of top hats at Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails, his Ukrainian restaurant down the street on Colfax. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for top hat

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of top hat was in 1864

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“Top hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20hat. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

top hat

noun
: a man's hat with a tall crown

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