Trilby (Noun)
Meaning 1
Singer in a novel by George du Maurier who was under the control of the hypnotist Svengali.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Meaning 2
A hat made of felt with a creased crown.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The detective wore a classic trilby hat to complete his trench coat and fedora-inspired look.
- She picked up the trilby from the hat rack and placed it on her head, adjusting the brim to a rakish angle.
- The trilby was a staple of 1920s fashion, often worn by gangsters and detectives in old movies.
- He tipped his trilby in greeting as he passed by the ladies on the street corner.
- The soft felt of the trilby molded to his head as he pulled it down low over his eyes.