hat

UK: hæt | US: hæt

Definition

  1. n. a shaped covering for the head, typically with a brim

  2. n. (informal) a role or position (e.g., "wearing many hats")

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Etymology

The word "hat" traces back to Old English hætt, derived from Proto-Germanic hattuz. It shares ancestry with Old Norse höttr and Old High German huot, all meaning "head covering." Unlike compound words, "hat" has retained its simple, indivisible form across centuries, reflecting its status as a core Germanic noun.

Examples

  1. She wore a wide-brimmed hat to shield herself from the sun.

  2. In his professional life, he wears many hats—manager, mentor, and innovator.

  3. The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

  4. A gust of wind blew her hat into the river.

  5. He tipped his hat politely as he passed by.