bowler hat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hard round black felt hat with a narrow brim, formerly worn by men.
verb
  1. Synonym of bowler hat out (“eject someone from an organization”).

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bowler hat.wav

Word forms

bowler hat bowler hats bowler hatting bowler hatted

Etymology

From the name of the hatmakers Thomas and William Bowler, associated with early production.

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