Hat
Noun
UK
/hæt/
US
/hæt/
Definition
A piece of clothing worn on the head.
Example
"He wore a black hat."
"She bought a new hat to protect herself from the hot sun."
"The chef’s white hat showed that he worked in the kitchen."
Explanation
A hat is a piece of clothing worn on your head. People wear hats for warmth, style, protection from the sun, or work. For example, she wore a big hat to block the sunlight. Hats can be made from cloth, wool, or straw, and come in many styles like caps, beanies (wool hats), and sunhats. In some jobs, hats show position or duty, like a chef’s hat or police hat.