red hat
Americannoun
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the broad-brimmed official hat of a Roman Catholic cardinal, symbolic of the office or rank of a cardinal.
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a cardinal.
noun
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the broad-brimmed crimson hat given to cardinals as the symbol of their rank and office
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the rank and office of a cardinal
Etymology
Origin of red hat
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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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
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
Some of the items seized from a police raid of their home include, external a black face mask, an Empire script, phone, receipts, a red hat and bleach.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2024
The starter’s already there and easy to spot in his red hat and coat, and the Langston teams are trudging through a warm-up lap.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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