top hat
noun
a tall, cylindrical hat with a stiff brim usually slightly curved on the sides, worn by men especially on formal occasions.
top hats
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pluralof top hat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some reports suggested a black tie dress code, complete with top hats for men and evening gloves for women.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Tucked under her bed and behind cabinets he found more than 50 pieces—including crocheted top hats and sausage-like sculptures—that she’d created.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
Sadly, however, one of Harris’ most famous additions did not survive the owners’ renovations: his “Magic Man Cave,” where he stored his top hats and wands and performed magic tricks.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025
We don’t insist on top hats or silver-handled canes, though, making this a reasonable compromise that Schumer should quickly adopt.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2023
There were men in top hats and white gloves standing on a platform built just for them.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
