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Examples of top hat in a Sentence
He wore a top hat and tails.
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The Penguin finally takes his perch – but the Batman is watching
In the final scenes of the finale, Oz (with his familiar top hat and tux from the comic books) arrives at his penthouse and visits his mother, who's now in a vegetative state.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
Patrick wore the tux and top hat, with a white button down and white scarf.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Kelce came out on stage wearing a top hat and a black suit tail coat.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2024
Donning a black tuxedo and top hat, Kelce flashed his charming smile, executed a perfect heel click and carried Swift, who acted asleep, to a red couch.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 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 18 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
top hat
noun
: a man's hat with a tall crown
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