Definition and meaning of English word "hat"
hat
/hæt/
Meaning
NounA covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration.
How to use
The noun 'hat' refers to a head covering. A common learner mistake is to confuse it with the verb 'to hat'. For example, 'The hat is on the table.'
🇬🇧 English
hat
Example
He tipped his wide-brimmed hat politely as he greeted the neighbors on the sidewalk.
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Common phrases
- wear a hat— to have a hat on
- hat in hand— humbly or politely
- pass the hat— to collect money
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What does the English word "hat" mean?▼
The English word "hat" means "hat" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "He tipped his wide-brimmed hat politely as he greeted the neighbors on the sidewalk." (which translates as "hat").
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