hat

noun

ˈhat How to pronounce hat (audio)
Definition of hatnext
as in cap
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown in those days, no properly dressed person left home without a hat

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Recent Examples of hat There is zero doubt, absolutely zero doubt, that if a devoutly Muslim player refused to wear the pride hat, Slusser would never even consider criticizing them for it. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Over the years, Merrell itself has become well known for standout styles like the Moab hiking boot and Jungle Moc, along with its outdoor clothing and accessories (think hats, socks, and small bags). — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Many South Florida communities are putting on their party hats for America’s 250th birthday on Saturday. — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 For most of the 20th century, a gentleman’s agreement held that no building in Philadelphia rose higher than the brim of William Penn’s hat — the 37-foot bronze likeness of the city’s founder that stands atop City Hall. — Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hat
  1. cap
  2. helmet
  3. chapeau
  4. headdress
  5. hood
  6. headgear
Noun
  • Behind Luka Doncic, the Lakers took care of Austin Reaves by agreeing to a four-year, $185-million contract that will be officially signed toward the end of the offseason to help the Lakers preserve maximum cap flexibility.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • After seven years with Florida, including backstopping them to back-to-back Stanley Cups, Bobrovsky is now heading north on a three-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs that will carry an annual cap hit of $7 million.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of cap
Noun
  • Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
    — AJC Sports, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • The ensemble included a billowing white coat with a high neckline collar and a coordinated chapeau with birdcage netting.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
  • Additionally, the chapeau has something of a history with Vogue itself, having been featured in a February 1995 editorial from British Vogue, and an image from World of Interiors in 2009.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 6 May 2026
Definition of chapeau
Noun
  • He was surrounded by Iranian flags, Egyptian fans donning King Tutankhamun headdresses and people who had made entire outfits out of their nation’s colors — all mixed among Pride flags.
    — Sam McDowell July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • Diana wore the pieces prolifically during her life, and even notably had the necklace refashioned into a headdress.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Definition of headdress
Noun
  • And the surviving cartel scoundrels take the parting shot by kidnapping beloved Carter, putting a hood on him and taking the boy off.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • At least a hundred people witnessed the caning, carried out by a group of people wearing robes and hoods on a stage in Bustanussalatin City Park in Banda Aceh.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of hood
Noun
  • The Thrissur Vadakkunnathan temple’s annual Pooram parade features about 100 elephants adorned in golden headgear and colorful silk caparisons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Edgar Guerrero was one of the many with the flamboyant headgear.
    — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of headgear

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“Hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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