chapeau

noun

sha-ˈpō How to pronounce chapeau (audio)
Definition of chapeaunext
as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown with her chapeau cocked jauntily to one side, the French actress was the very picture of Gallic insouciance

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Recent Examples of chapeau The ensemble included a billowing white coat with a high neckline collar and a coordinated chapeau with birdcage netting. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026 When repeatedly tested on the magician's stovepipe chapeau, the contraption — which was intended to make the hat disappear — seemingly failed. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026 Additionally, the chapeau has something of a history with Vogue itself, having been featured in a February 1995 editorial from British Vogue, and an image from World of Interiors in 2009. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for chapeau
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  1. hat
  2. cap
Noun
  • Over the years, Merrell itself has become well known for standout styles like the Moab hiking boot and Jungle Moc, along with its outdoor clothing and accessories (think hats, socks, and small bags).
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Wear lightweight, loose and light-colored clothing and a brimmed hat.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of hat
Noun
  • Behind Luka Doncic, the Lakers took care of Austin Reaves by agreeing to a four-year, $185-million contract that will be officially signed toward the end of the offseason to help the Lakers preserve maximum cap flexibility.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • After seven years with Florida, including backstopping them to back-to-back Stanley Cups, Bobrovsky is now heading north on a three-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs that will carry an annual cap hit of $7 million.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of cap

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