hat (/hæt/)
noun · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /hæt/
Meaning
Meaning: head covering
A covering for the head, often worn for warmth, sun protection, or style.
Examples
🗣 She wore a wide straw hat to shield her face from the strong midday summer sun.
Etymology
From Old English ‘hæt’, of Germanic origin, related to ‘hood’.
How & Where It’s Used
Worn for protection or fashion; also in idioms like ‘wear many hats’.
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