Hat (Noun)
Meaning 1
Headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Wearing a hat in the rain is a good idea to keep your hair dry.
- The sun hat was a lifesaver during our outdoor adventure on a sunny day.
- She wore a wide-brimmed straw hat at the garden party to shield her face from the sun.
- He pulled the brim of his hat down to protect his eyes from the snow.
- She had to tie her hat tightly under her chin to prevent it from blowing away in the strong wind.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Tirolean
- Sailor
- Trilby
- Felt Hat
- Poke Bonnet
- Homburg
- Panama
- Skimmer
- Opera Hat
- Leghorn
- Straw Hat
- Silk Hat
- Beaver
- Bowler
- Plug Hat
- Stovepipe
- Derby Hat
- Shako
- Derby
- Panama Hat
- High Hat
- Busby
- Dunce's Cap
- Top Hat
- Slouch Hat
- Woman's Hat
- Stetson
- Sun Hat
- Fool's Cap
- Topper
- Ten-gallon Hat
Related Words
Meaning 2
An informal term for a person's role; "he took off his politician's hat and talked frankly".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- He took off his manager's hat and joined in the team-building activities.
- As the meeting was informal, she took off her CEO's hat and listened to the opinions of her team members.
- When talking to his friend, he put away his doctor's hat and focused on personal matters.
- As a parent-teacher association member, she put on her organizer's hat and planned the event down to the smallest detail.
- He hung up his lawyer's hat and decided to dedicate his time to philanthropy.