Synonyms for

Hats

Verb / hæts / Another word for hats — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hats are items of clothing worn on the head.

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Common collocations

  • wear a hat
  • take off your hat
  • lost his hat
  • new hat
  • fancy hat
  • straw hat
  • winter hat

Word family

noun hat
verb hat

Usage note

While 'hats' is the plural of 'hat', the word 'hat' can also be used as a verb, meaning to put a hat on someone or to give someone a hat.

Example sentences

  1. I wear my hat to keep the sun out of my eyes.
  2. My dad wears a cowboy hat when he goes horseback riding.
  3. I lost my hat at the amusement park.
  4. I bought a new hat to wear to the party.
  5. My mom knitted me a warm hat for the winter.

Quotes

  • A hat is a flag, a shield, a bit of armor, and the badge of femininity. A hat is the difference between wearing clothes and wearing a costume; it's the difference between being dressed and being dressed up; it's the difference between looking adequate and looking your best. - Martha Sliter
  • A woman's dress is a like a barometer; it shows what the weather is like on the inside. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat. - P.J. O'Rourke

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