top hat

NOUN

formal hat

Synonyms

WEAK

high hat silk hat stovepipe hat topper

Example Sentences

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At the movie’s premiere, Dolan embodied the wizard, appearing in an emerald green suit and top hat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s all just bravado and illusion in a show where the magician has no bunnies left to pull from his top hat.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

She went on to dance for many years, reaching what she said was "a decent standard", and even performed on stage in a top hat and tails.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

A commercial artist added the top hat, monocle and cane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 26, 2025

She pictured him in a tuxedo and top hat, pulling at their marionette strings.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson