top hat meaning

Noun: top hat  tóp hat

1. A man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur
   - dress hat, high hat, opera hat, silk hat, stovepipe, topper, beaver

Derived forms: top hats

Type of: chapeau, hat, lid, man's clothing

Encyclopedia: Top hat

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1. a top hat is a rare sight these days.
2. william put on his top hat in readiness.
3. hollis knew that these people had grave doubts about top hat.
4. if top hat and fedora were phony, what of the leads they gave to penetration of british security?
5. with a smile under a high top hat, hillman