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Examples of top hat in a Sentence
He wore a top hat and tails.
Recent Examples on the Web
Meanwhile, the men — including Zara's brother, Peter Phillips, and husband, Mike Tindall — looked dapper in top hats and suits.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
The show will feature the club’s regular performers and is themed to be a mad tea party, so top hats and other costume attire is welcome.1 p.m. Saturday.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
Ambrose wore a signature wide brim top hat with a green plaid set from Burberry’s recent Fall/Winter 2024 runway collection.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 Feb. 2024
This year marks the 138th time the event has occurred, according to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office,
The men in top hats surrounding Phil during the ceremony are members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1864, in the meaning defined above
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“Top hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20hat. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
top hat
noun
: a man's hat with a tall crown
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