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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of top hats

  • as in silk hats
  • as in silk hats
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top hats

noun

Definition of top hatsnext
plural of top hat
as in silk hats

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  • turbans
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  • headpieces
  • headdresses
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  • headgears
  • chapeaus
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“Top hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20hats. Accessed 12 May. 2025.

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