red hat

noun

1. the broad-brimmed official hat of a Roman Catholic cardinal, symbolic of the office or rank of a cardinal.

2. a cardinal.

red hat

noun

1. the broad-brimmed crimson hat given to cardinals as the symbol of their rank and office

2. the rank and office of a cardinal

Word History and Origins

Origin of red hat¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

The statement described the suspect as a Black male, approximately 6 feet tall, last seen wearing a red hat, a black sweater, and black shoes.

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After Wednesday’s report, Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani thought Red Hat’s decelerating performance would garner attention.

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On a constant-currency basis, Red Hat’s revenue growth was 12%, whereas it was 14% in the second quarter.

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Jefferies analyst Brent Thill said in a Monday note that “IBM’s software reacceleration over the next few quarters” would depend on momentum in its Red Hat business, which was acquired in 2019 and makes open-source software offerings.

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“Red Hat remains a cornerstone of IBM’s software growth strategy, with management reiterating confidence in sustaining midteens growth,” he said.

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