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hat

noun
\ ˈhat How to pronounce hat (audio) \

Definition of hat

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown and brim
2a : a distinctive head covering worn as a symbol of office
b : an office, position, or role assumed by or as if by the wearing of a special hat wore many hats in her career
under one's hat
: not disclosed kept the news under his hat

hat

verb
hatted; hatting

Definition of hat (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to furnish or provide with a hat

intransitive verb

: to make or supply hats

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Other Words from hat

Noun

hatless \ ˈhat-​lÉ™s How to pronounce hatless (audio) \ adjective

Synonyms for hat

Synonyms: Noun

cap, chapeau, headdress, headgear, headpiece, lid [slang]

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Examples of hat in a Sentence

Noun

in those days, no properly dressed person left home without a hat

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

From gigantic coats to statement hats to sleek denim, the best looks are served during this season. Nandi Howard, Essence, "The Best Dressed Black Creatives On Instagram This Week," 30 Aug. 2019 In a video posted to Instagram, Teigen and Luna sported matching sailor hats and got down to the sound of silence. Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, "Chrissy Teigen Thinks Luna Could Be a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Just Like Her Mom," 29 Aug. 2019 This is on 76 styles, from caps to cowboy hats to straw fedoras to Leia double pom knit hats. Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, "UCF fans! Get a deal on fan gear with hat sale," 28 Aug. 2019 Hostas and ferns are popular choices, along with lungwort (Pulmonaria), Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense), sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) and bishop’s hat (Epimedium). Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, "Ditch the grass — here are some better ground covering options for those shady spots under trees," 28 Aug. 2019 Turner took a turn as pilot and posted a video of himself wearing a captain’s hat. David Woods, Indianapolis Star, "Gold medal, not injury, is on mind of Myles Turner ahead of World Cup," 28 Aug. 2019 While covering the Battle of the Nations in Serbia this May, Alessandro D’Angelo opted for a medieval-style tunic and hat—though chainmail and a helmet might have been more advisable. Laura Mallonee, WIRED, "For These Sword-Wielding Warriors, Medieval Battles Live On," 27 Aug. 2019 Your donation will feed and cloth a #TrumpBedBug in cast-off #MAGA hats collected from #tRumps dwindling base. Patrick May, The Mercury News, "After president’s tweet, #TrumpBedBug infests social media," 27 Aug. 2019 His growing business empire also includes an ownership stake in the hat company Lids. CBS News, "Meek Mill plea deal ends case with no more time in prison," 27 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of hat

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

History and Etymology for hat

Noun

Middle English, from Old English hæt; akin to Old High German huot head covering — more at hood

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hat

noun

English Language Learners Definition of hat

: a covering for the head that often has a brim and a rounded or flat top

hat

noun
\ ˈhat How to pronounce hat (audio) \

Kids Definition of hat

: a covering for the head having a crown and usually a brim

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