WordHive Learning Dictionary

Hat

noun

A hat is something worn on the head.

3 letters 1 syllable

What does Hat mean?

A hat is something worn on the head.

Dictionary definition

A covering worn on the head for warmth, shade, safety, style, or a special role.

Example sentences

Hat in a sentence

easy

She wore a warm hat in winter.

medium

The wide hat kept the sun out of his eyes.

hard

In the play, each character's hat helped the audience understand the person's role.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Hat

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What is a hat?

Practice 2

Which word is closest to hat?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses hat correctly?

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Hat

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HAT

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Synonyms

Words like Hat

capA soft hat, often with a brim in front.
headwearThings worn on the head.
bonnetA type of hat tied under the chin.
Antonyms

Opposite words

bare headA head without a hat or covering.
uncovered headA head with nothing worn on it.
Synonym practice

Want to practice hat synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The hat kept the sun off my face," then compare close word choices. Practice hat synonyms.

Word family

Hat word family

Base word

hat

noun

hats

More than one hat.

adjective

hatless

Not wearing a hat.

Related words
Student support

Understand Hat

Hint for students

A hat is something worn on the head.

Common mix-up

Hat is not the same as bare head. Hat means a hat is something worn on the head.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The wide hat kept the sun out of his eyes. Clue words: wide, kept, sun. Underline clue words that show why hat fits instead of bare head. Now write one new sentence that shows hat without using the word hat. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show hat?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The wide hat kept the sun out of his eyes." Why does hat fit better than bare head?