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
They include "photos" of Samba riding a bike and playing a game of bowls while wearing a flat cap.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 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
“The flat cap is difficult for all 32 GMs,” Lightning GM Julien BriseBois said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2023
Today, like most days, Sasha wears a T-shirt, a black fleece jacket, a gray flat cap, and a gauzy white skirt.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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