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Definition of hat
hat
/hæt/
Plural:hats
•Past Simple:hatted
•Past Participle:hatted
•Present Participle:hatting
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CEFR
A1
Grade
1
Tier
1
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• 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."
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1
To cover or provide with a hat.
Example
"The marching band was fully uniformed and hatted before stepping onto the field."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'hæt', of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse 'höttr' (hood).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hat