homburg

[ hom-burg ]

noun

1. a man's felt hat with a soft crown dented lengthwise and a slightly rolled brim.

homburg

/ ˈhɒmbɜːɡ /

noun

1. a man's hat of soft felt with a dented crown and a stiff upturned brim

Word History and Origins

Origin of homburg¹

First recorded in 1890–95; after Homburg, Germany, where it was first manufactured

Word History and Origins

Origin of homburg¹

C20: named after Homburg, in Germany, town where it was originally made

Example Sentences

The west wind gusted to 31 mph, but for the most part Monday lacked knock-you-off-your feet blasts or hold- on- to- your homburg wind.

From Washington Post

He is a pudgy, bespectacled, homburg-wearing cuckold of a Sherlock in those fish-grey postwar years of 1970s England.

From The Daily Beast

As Paul descended they were met by a third stranger who strolled forward—a man in a heavy travelling coat and a soft Homburg hat.

From Project Gutenberg

Soil of Homburg composed of Fuller's-earth, warranted to absorb superfluous grease from cloth substances.

From Project Gutenberg

Arrived at Well, take glass of water, then march up and down for fifteen minutes by Homburg clock.

From Project Gutenberg

They have seen enough of my coin since I have been at Homburg.

From Project Gutenberg

I went to join my family at Homburg, as my sons were then in Germany, studying at Frankfort.

From Project Gutenberg