bowler hat

Meaning

Noun

A hard round black felt hat with a narrow brim, formerly worn by men.

Verb

Synonym of bowler hat out (“eject someone from an organization”).

Synonyms

bowler

derby

derby hat

plug hat

bombin

coke hat

hard hat

billycock

plug-hat

Translations

chapeau melon

Melone

🍈

bombetta

melon

🍈

bombín

Bowler

Melonenhut

καβούκι

μπόουλερ

tempête

orage

derby

chapeau dur

tubino

Etymology

From the name of the hatmakers Thomas and William Bowler, associated with early production.