hat — a covering for the head, typically having a shaped crown and brim
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a covering for the head, typically having a shaped crown and brim
Pronunciation (IPA): /hæt/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather always tips his hat to ladies like a true gentleman.
- The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat, but it was actually his lunch!
- She has many hats - literally hundreds in her closet and figuratively many different roles at work.
hat
NOUN[/hæt/]
a covering for the head, typically having a shaped crown and brim
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'hat' derives from Old English 'hætt', which originated from Proto-Germanic ancestors and is cognate with related Germanic languages. It has been a fundamental term for head covering across Germanic peoples for millennia.
Breakdown
Old English 'hætt' (head covering) evolved into modern English 'hat'. The root is Proto-Germanic *hattaz, meaning 'hat' or 'covering for the head'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather always tips his hat to ladies like a true gentleman.”
“The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat, but it was actually his lunch!”
“She has many hats - literally hundreds in her closet and figuratively many different roles at work.”
“I'll eat my hat if he actually shows up on time for once!”
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