top hat
nounDefinition of top hat
: 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
But they were really known for that namesake character, the one with the top hat and a red knapsack over his shoulder. — AZCentral.com, "Don Bolles files: Were the popular Hobo Joe's coffee shops connected to the Mafia?," 30 July 2019 By day, however, the view of the building is partially blocked by the new glass-and-steel Government Center MBTA headhouse, standing nearly 40 feet tall, like someone wearing a top hat in the front row of a theater. — Anthony Flint, BostonGlobe.com, "Learning to love the world’s ugliest building," 1 July 2019 The game requires three AA batteries and minor assembly of the top hat, which twists right onto the base. — Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "In the New Monopoly, an AI Prevents You from Cheating," 19 June 2019 Charles had spent much of the day at Royal Ascot horse-racing meet, wearing a top hat and tails, but hurried to the palace to change and preside over the private honors ceremonies. — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "Ralph Lauren gets honorary knighthood from Prince Charles but don't call him 'Sir Ralph'," 20 June 2019 Jude Knowles, 8, stood nearby looking dapper in a tiny red top hat. — Hayley Kaufman, BostonGlobe.com, "Fourth of July crowds gather early at the Esplanade, hoping for prime spot to see fireworks," 4 July 2019 Thomas followed the traditional dress for men: a suit with a top hat. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Lady Gabriella Shows Off Newlywed Glow at Royal Ascot with Husband — One Month After Wedding!," 20 June 2019 Men must wear traditional morning dress, complete with a black or gray top hat, which cannot be customized or decorated. — Megan Friedman, Harper's BAZAAR, "What Is the Royal Ascot? Inside the Horse Race That’s a British High-Society Must," 18 June 2019 The dog, dressed in a top hat, barked for an encore. — Alexander Cohn, WSJ, "During Westminster Dog Show, Hotel Pennsylvania Goes to the Dogs," 11 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'top hat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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