Stovepipe Hat

Pronunciation: /ˈstoʊvˌpaɪp hæt/

Definitions of stovepipe hat

noun a tall, cylindrical hat with a straight sides and a flat top, resembling a stovepipe

Example Sentences

A1 The man wore a stovepipe hat to the fancy dress party.

A2 Abraham Lincoln is often depicted wearing a stovepipe hat.

B1 The magician pulled a rabbit out of his stovepipe hat during the show.

B2 The vintage shop had a collection of stovepipe hats from the 19th century.

C1 The actor's costume included a topcoat and a stovepipe hat for the period drama.

C2 The fashion designer created a modern twist on the classic stovepipe hat for the runway show.

Examples of stovepipe hat in a Sentence

formal Abraham Lincoln was often depicted wearing a stovepipe hat.

informal Hey, check out that guy in the stovepipe hat!

slang That stovepipe hat is so old school!

figurative His ideas were as tall as a stovepipe hat.

Grammatical Forms of stovepipe hat

• past tense: wore
• plural: stovepipe hats
• comparative: more stovepipe hat
• superlative: most stovepipe hat
• present tense: wears
• future tense: will wear
• perfect tense: has worn
• continuous tense: is wearing
• singular: stovepipe hat
• positive degree: stovepipe hat
• infinitive: to wear a stovepipe hat
• gerund: wearing a stovepipe hat
• participle: worn stovepipe hat

Origin and Evolution of stovepipe hat

First Known Use: 1797 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'stovepipe hat' originated from the tall, cylindrical shape of the hat resembling a stovepipe chimney.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the tall, cylindrical hats worn by men in the 19th century, the term 'stovepipe hat' has evolved to become a symbol of formal attire and historical fashion.