Hat

Pronunciation: /hæt/

Definitions of hat

noun a covering for the head, typically with a shaped crown and brim

Example Sentences

A1 I wear a hat to protect my head from the sun.

A2 She bought a new hat for the beach vacation.

B1 He tipped his hat as a sign of respect.

B2 The detective found a clue under the suspect's hat.

C1 The fashion designer created a stunning hat for the runway show.

C2 The royal family's collection of hats is displayed in a museum.

Examples of hat in a Sentence

formal The gentleman tipped his hat as a sign of respect.

informal She always wears a cute hat to complete her outfit.

slang I'm digging your new snapback hat, bro.

figurative He wears many hats in his role as a manager, from leader to mediator.

Grammatical Forms of hat

• past tense: hatted
• plural: hats
• comparative: hatter
• superlative: hattest
• present tense: hat
• future tense: will hat
• perfect tense: have hatted
• continuous tense: is hatting
• singular: hat
• positive degree: hatty
• infinitive: to hat
• gerund: hatting
• participle: hatted

Origin and Evolution of hat

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hat' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'hæt' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic 'hattaz'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'hat' has retained its basic meaning of a head covering throughout its history, although styles and materials have evolved over time. In modern usage, 'hat' can also refer to a particular type of headgear for different occasions or purposes.