flat cap
Britishnoun
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another name for cloth cap
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an Elizabethan man's hat with a narrow down-turned brim
Example Sentences
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In interviews the dapper artist with his trademark flat cap waxed lyrical about the place where he was locked down during the Covid-19 pandemic.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Cillian Murphy also shot down rumblings earlier this year when he was asked if he was swapping his flat cap for a wand.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
The plus-sized comedian — better known as “Fluffy” — is sporting his typical loose-fitting vintage Hawaiian shirt, denim shorts and black flat cap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
Rozenfeld, whose bald-shaved head was covered with a flat cap, moved to the rhythm while playing the contrabass.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2022
Ian dressed as much like Sasha as he could manage, in a skirt, kneesocks, flat cap, and vest.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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