Fedora
(noun)
- A soft felt hat with a creased crown and a brim that is turned down all around.
- A man's hat with a wide brim and a creased crown, typically made of felt or wool.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from the name of the heroine in a play by victorien sardou (1882), in which she wore a similar hat.
Examples:
- He tipped his fedora to the woman as he walked by.
- The fedora is a timeless classic hat that never goes out of style.
- The fedora became popular in the early 20th century as a man's hat.
- He paired his fedora with a suit and tie for a vintage look.
- The fedora was worn by both men and women in the 1920s and 1930s.