as in caps
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in those days, no properly dressed person left home without a hat
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of hats
The rooms The master bedroom has a fourth wall of glass that slides open to bring the outside in, the bathrooms feature immense basalt bathtubs, which one suspects are more for ornament than use, and outdoor rain showers boast Aqua di Parma amenities, yoga mats, and glamorous beach bags and hats.
—
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office The merchandise seized appeared to include hats, sunglasses, blankets and more.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The hats are distributed at fire houses as part of the Boston Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Education Unit, which educates K-12 students about fire safety and hosts kid-friendly events like touch-a-truck.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Abbott Elementary costars Tyler James Williams and Chris Perfetti pull up in their hats to the opening night of Proof on Broadway in New York City on April 16.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
During warmer months, be prepared for heat and humidity with sunscreen, hats and a reusable water bottle.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Juggling many different hats with aplomb, this documentary debut shows just how fascinating Whipple’s eccentric life is.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Munson recommends attendees bring gloves, hats, sunscreen, water, and wear closed-toe shoes and light clothing.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Empty arena contrasts with 2024 Many of the college-age attendees donned Turning Point attire, Trump hats and red, white and blue paraphernalia for the event.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office The merchandise seized appeared to include hats, sunglasses, blankets and more.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The hats are distributed at fire houses as part of the Boston Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Education Unit, which educates K-12 students about fire safety and hosts kid-friendly events like touch-a-truck.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Abbott Elementary costars Tyler James Williams and Chris Perfetti pull up in their hats to the opening night of Proof on Broadway in New York City on April 16.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
During warmer months, be prepared for heat and humidity with sunscreen, hats and a reusable water bottle.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Juggling many different hats with aplomb, this documentary debut shows just how fascinating Whipple’s eccentric life is.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Munson recommends attendees bring gloves, hats, sunscreen, water, and wear closed-toe shoes and light clothing.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Empty arena contrasts with 2024 Many of the college-age attendees donned Turning Point attire, Trump hats and red, white and blue paraphernalia for the event.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
-
Last season, the team also had 15 seniors who celebrated graduation in their caps and gowns after winning the 6A title.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
-
As part of that cash infusion, the WGA managed increases in the employer contribution caps, which had been stagnant.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Salopettes and ski helmets make frequent appearances, along with couples in thick, round spectacles who might be architects—and nearby resident Norman Foster, who most certainly is.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
-
There's no word on its possible availability direct to consumers for installation on their own helmets.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
For guests, the most popular props were headdresses—or sunglasses, for Gloria Vanderbilt.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Pearls and portraiture and pearls are combined in headdresses; a gentleman’s glove is adorned with filigree and tourmalines.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
In Chan’s earlier Breathers, the figures were often purely black or white, and many of them wore hoods.—
Dawn Chan,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Wielding an axe, the 26-year-old Englewood resident damaged the hoods and windows of a dozen cars parked in the lot, causing more than $75,000 in damage, prosecutors said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Combining ease of use with the ability to fit the sensors in beanies, caps, and other wearable headpieces could make Sabi an exciting opportunity for those with speech impairments.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
-
More than anything, in the halo headpieces that are her signature accessory, Mary recalls a medieval religious icon, the Holy Virgin as fictional diva, touching down on stages in major markets to be adored by seas of light-waving supplicants.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hats. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
