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Definition of trilby

trilby

/ˈtrɪl.bi/
tril · by
Plural:trilbies
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trilby Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A soft felt hat with a narrow brim and an indented crown, traditionally worn with the brim turned down at the front and up at the back.

Example

"The jazz musician tipped his dark grey trilby to the audience before stepping up to the microphone."

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Word Nuance & Usage

A trilby is often confused with a fedora, but a trilby has a notably narrower brim that is angled down at the front and turned up at the back.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1890s after a hat of this style was worn in the first London stage adaptation of George du Maurier's 1894 novel Trilby.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trilby. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trilby
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