Definitions

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 26, 2025

Ansom, who rollerskated up and down the basketball court with a plastic orange top hat atop his head, is the founder and CEO of Veniceball.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

I see August’s top hat approaching on my left and move instead to my right, past the line of zebras.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen