1
: a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown and brim
2
a
: a distinctive head covering worn as a symbol of office
b
: an office, position, or role assumed by or as if by the wearing of a special hat
wore many hats in her career
hatted; hatting
: to furnish or provide with a hat
: to make or supply hats
Synonyms
Examples of hat in a Sentence
Noun
in those days, no properly dressed person left home without a hat
Recent Examples on the Web
Haleluya Hadero, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, two other prominent organizers, Connor Spence, the union’s co-founder and former treasurer, and Michelle Valentin Nieves, a union leader who says she was pushed out of the group last year, have thrown their hats in the ring.
—Haleluya Hadero, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
The lightweight and breathable hat held up well to the elements on the cruise.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
On a chair upfront at the ceremony was Maj. Sareen’s photo and military hat.
—Alix Wall, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Your Ultimate 2024 Leo Horoscope, as Predicted by a Celebrity Astrologer
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Leo, put your adventure hat on because the unknown is calling!
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
In the ’10s, he’s seen in more experimental outfits that still somehow felt very Pharrell with experimental prints and textures, especially red plaid, satin jackets, tall hats, and Chanel tweed jackets.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
The Houston rager used his creative vision to blend the worlds of collegiate sports with streetwear for a merchandise run that includes snapback hats, hoodies, T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, crewnecks and backpacks.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024
But Dan Landucci threw his hat into the ring at the Warehouse Food Hall for personal reasons, too.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
Meanwhile, two other prominent organizers, Connor Spence, the union’s co-founder and former treasurer, and Michelle Valentin Nieves, the union’s former vice president, have thrown their hats in the ring.
—Haleluya Hadero, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, two other prominent organizers, Connor Spence, the union’s co-founder and former treasurer, and Michelle Valentin Nieves, a union leader who says she was pushed out of the group last year, have thrown their hats in the ring.
—Haleluya Hadero, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
The lightweight and breathable hat held up well to the elements on the cruise.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
On a chair upfront at the ceremony was Maj. Sareen’s photo and military hat.
—Alix Wall, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Your Ultimate 2024 Leo Horoscope, as Predicted by a Celebrity Astrologer
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Leo, put your adventure hat on because the unknown is calling!
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
In the ’10s, he’s seen in more experimental outfits that still somehow felt very Pharrell with experimental prints and textures, especially red plaid, satin jackets, tall hats, and Chanel tweed jackets.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
The Houston rager used his creative vision to blend the worlds of collegiate sports with streetwear for a merchandise run that includes snapback hats, hoodies, T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, crewnecks and backpacks.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024
But Dan Landucci threw his hat into the ring at the Warehouse Food Hall for personal reasons, too.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hat. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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