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opera hats

noun

plural of opera hat
as in silk hats

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  1. helmets
  2. hoods
Noun
  • On a recent September day, kindergarteners at Terra Vista Elementary School in Rancho Cucamonga, California, were fitted with helmets and assigned a black-and-white balance bike.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • At home, when the team wore matte black helmets, or when the team wore their alternate uniforms, the team logo was featured on the helmets.
    — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • Range hoods can also minimize excess moisture from steam, which can contribute to condensation and long-term wear on surfaces.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In June, a New York Times investigation documented the way their taller hoods and larger blind zones contributed to rising fatalities.
    — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hoods
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“Opera hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera%20hats. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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