hat tree


noun

Origin of hat tree

1
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Words Nearby hat tree

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How to use hat tree in a sentence

  • "Don't believe 'cousin Dimple' knows a hat-tree wasn't made for little girls to sit on," said Percy.

  • Tom went into the house after the cameras, sending his hat flying up to the hat-tree, followed by his gloves.

    Winona of the Camp Fire | Margaret Widdemer
  • In between games he limps round, stiff as a hat tree and sore as a mashed thumb.

    Cobb's Anatomy | Irvin S. Cobb
  • Hangs her things on the hat-tree in hall beyond left door as she goes out.

    Dramatic Technique | George Pierce Baker
  • Mrs. Lee went close to an old-fashioned black-walnut hat-tree, the one article of furniture besides a chair in the hall.

    The Debtor | Mary E. Wilkins Freeman