red hat

American  

noun

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

2. a cardinal.

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red hat British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of red hat

First recorded in 1590–1600

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Example Sentences

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red hat

This subterranean dormitory is run by Halyna Mysnyk, a 44-year-old subway employee in a red hat and a navy fleece.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

There are no viral clips, no TikTok reactions from red hat superfans and no manufactured outrage that turns into free publicity.

From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2026

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.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2025

A separate clip of the incident shows Booker waving to mourners and pushing a fellow student’s red hat.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2025

Miss Love’s gray fall suit barely showed under hers, and she wore the dust veil over her red hat.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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