Search Dictionary
Definition of hat

hat

/hæt/
Plural:hats
•
Past Simple:hatted
•
Past Participle:hatted
•
Present Participle:hatting
JUMP TO:

hat Lexical Profile

hat Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A shaped covering for the head worn for warmth, as a fashion item, or as part of a uniform.

Example

"He wore a wide-brimmed hat to protect his face from the sun."

2

A designated role, profession, or official capacity that a person temporarily assumes.

Example

"Wearing his managerial hat, he had to make some tough decisions about the project budget."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for hat

• verb

1

To cover or provide with a hat.

Example

"The marching band was fully uniformed and hatted before stepping onto the field."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for hat
Antonyms
View all antonyms for hat

• Rhymes for hat

• Nearby Words

hastings
hastings river
hasty
hat
hatable
hatband
hatbox

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'hæt', of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse 'höttr' (hood).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hat
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.