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bowler hat

American  
[bohl-er hat] / ˈboʊl ər ˌhæt /
Also bowler

noun

  • bowler hats
    plural
  1. a stiff felt hat with rounded crown and narrow brim, worn chiefly by men; derby.


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He was joined by his wife, Parris McBride, and members of his family and team, many of whom donned his signature bowler hat in tribute.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

When forced by Pozzo to dance, Mr. Thornton merely doffs his bowler hat rhythmically a few times in a funny nod to Bob Fosse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2025

Charlie cuts a dapper figure, in his great grandfather's bowler hat.

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2024

He was particular in his dress, favoring a dark suit, vest and pocket watch and, often, a bowler hat.

From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2023

They began to laugh, in high, bell-tinkling tones, pointing at Tristran, in his broken boots and blanket, and underclothes, and bowler hat.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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