top hat

NOUN

formal hat

Synonyms

WEAK

high hat silk hat stovepipe hat topper

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 26, 2025

She donned a custom Marc Jacobs suit that was complete with a giant, hot pink bow at the back, a matching top hat and some unique bling.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

Body-worn footage featured Bray, wearing a yellow and blue top hat, repeatedly telling police "you've got the wrong map".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

Both Grimace and Uncle O’Grimacey are anthropomorphic characters but unlike his nephew, Uncle O’Grimacey is green in color and sports a top hat.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2025

The top hat which featured prominently in his performance sits on a hatstand nearby.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern