Word
fedora
Phoneticsfe·do·ra
US/fɪˈdɔɹə/
UK/fɪdˈɔːɹɐ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“He wore a grey fedora with his suit.”
“The detective in the old movie adjusted his fedora before stepping out into the rain.”
“While once a staple of masculine professional dress, the fedora has transitioned into a niche fashion accessory that evokes a specific mid-century aesthetic.”
Examples
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.”