silk hat meaning

UK /sɪlk hæt/ US /sɪlk hæt/ 2 syllables

silk hat (noun): a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur.

Definition of silk hat

  1. a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur

    Synonyms: dress hat, high hat, opera hat, stovepipe, top hat, topper, beaver

    Type of: hat, man's clothing

How to pronounce silk hat

silk hat is pronounced /sɪlk hæt/ in British English and /sɪlk hæt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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