Examples of trilby in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The casting of Naomie Harris, the most recent incarnation of Moneypenny, isn’t the movie’s sole tip of the trilby to James Bond.
—
Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Compared to fedoras, trilbies have a narrower brim and an indented crown.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
The item that rolled out of Herbert Johnson’s Old Burlington Street premises wasn’t as dainty as a trilby or as tall as a stovepipe, was more dapper than a cowboy and not as droopy as a bush hat.
—Simon Ingram, Town & Country, 30 June 2023
By this point, Driver has metamorphosed into an evil stage dad complete with villainous trilby.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2021
Just like Smulders, Eichner weaponizes his likable offscreen persona to brilliant effect, proving an impressive dupe for Drudge—his signature trilby, included.
—Vogue, 9 Sep. 2021
On a sunny Sunday stroll through Beacon, a couple of ramblers are wearing straw trilbies in the farmers’ market.
—James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2019
On both occasions he had been stylishly dressed, in two different types of hats: a beret and a trilby.
—Oddur Thorisson, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2018
Men's Fashion Week in Milan certainly boasts its fair share of show-goers in natty suits, tailored trousers, trilbies and charming bow ties—but the ladies in attendance are taking a tougher approach to street style.
—Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Jan. 2016
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Compared to fedoras, trilbies have a narrower brim and an indented crown.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
The item that rolled out of Herbert Johnson’s Old Burlington Street premises wasn’t as dainty as a trilby or as tall as a stovepipe, was more dapper than a cowboy and not as droopy as a bush hat.
—Simon Ingram, Town & Country, 30 June 2023
By this point, Driver has metamorphosed into an evil stage dad complete with villainous trilby.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2021
Just like Smulders, Eichner weaponizes his likable offscreen persona to brilliant effect, proving an impressive dupe for Drudge—his signature trilby, included.
—Vogue, 9 Sep. 2021
On a sunny Sunday stroll through Beacon, a couple of ramblers are wearing straw trilbies in the farmers’ market.
—James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2019
On both occasions he had been stylishly dressed, in two different types of hats: a beret and a trilby.
—Oddur Thorisson, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2018
Men's Fashion Week in Milan certainly boasts its fair share of show-goers in natty suits, tailored trousers, trilbies and charming bow ties—but the ladies in attendance are taking a tougher approach to street style.
—Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Jan. 2016
Cite this Entry
“Trilby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trilby. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share