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fedora

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //fɪˈdɔɹə// UK //fɪdˈɔːɹɐ// fe·do·ra

n. a type of soft felt hat that has a folded top and a wide edge. It was very popular for men in the early 20th century and is still worn today as a classic style.

n. a soft felt hat with a medium brim and a lengthwise crease in the crown. Typically associated with mid-20th-century formal or professional attire; often features a ribbon band above the brim.


SIMPLE

He wore a grey fedora with his suit.

CONTEXTUAL

The detective in the old movie adjusted his fedora before stepping out into the rain.

COMPLEX

While once a staple of masculine professional dress, the fedora has transitioned into a niche fashion accessory that evokes a specific mid-century aesthetic.

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