Topee (Noun)
Meaning
A lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Wearing a topee while working in the gardens of India's palaces was essential for avoiding heat stroke.
- British colonists wore topees as a practical way to protect themselves from the harsh sun of Africa's savannas.
- Before going for a trek in the tropical forest, it was wise to bring a topee and some insect repellent.
- While sightseeing in Egypt, he insisted on wearing a topee, having suffered a nasty sunburn the previous day.
- After the rainy season ended, her parents required her to wear a topee and sunscreen while playing outside in Singapore's heat.