homburg

noun

hom·​burg ˈhäm-ˌbərg How to pronounce homburg (audio)
plural homburgs
Synonyms of homburgnext
: a felt hat with a stiff curled brim and a high crown creased lengthwise

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Optimo stocks a variety of styles, including homburgs, porkpies, straw Panamas, and fedoras, the last of which is seen here. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024 At center is a war veteran, whose low-slung homburg casts a shadow over his heavy eyes: a dark band that contrasts with the white gauze wrapping his absent nose. — Jason Farago, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2023

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Etymology

Bad Homburg, Germany

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of homburg was in 1904

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homburg

noun
hom·​burg ˈhäm-ˌbərg How to pronounce homburg (audio)
: a man's felt hat with a stiff curled brim and a high crown creased lengthwise

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