Busby (Noun)
Meaning
Tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The officer wore a impressive busby to complete his formal uniform.
- A tall, ceremonial busby adorned with colorful feathers and braid is part of the Brigade of Guards' historic attire.
- In London's annual Trooping the Colour ceremony, you can spot busbies atop the soldiers' heads as they march.
- To participate in the royal event, all grenadier guards were instructed to don their dress uniform and wear a black bearskin busby.
- Every so often, during grand events in Buckingham Palace, certain high-ranking officials may don busbies.