hat tree

noun

1. hall tree.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hat tree¹

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Example Sentences

Ragland’s started a “hat tree” in the Hampton Inn lobby, where people contribute hats, gloves and other articles of winter clothing for students in need.

From Washington Times

Bowlers and derbies hang from a hat tree near the unicycle.

From New York Times

If he can increase the size of the ears, the corn of 1965 may well resemble a hat tree.

From Time Magazine Archive

There on the hat tree hung a man's light overcoat, a gray fedora hat; a stick leaned below.

From Project Gutenberg

Their overseas caps was stacked on a hat tree nearby and one of 'em was wearin' some sort of medal.

From Project Gutenberg