Chapeau: meaning, definitions and examples

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chapeau

 

[ สƒรฆหˆpoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing item

A chapeau is a stylish and often elaborate hat that is typically worn on special occasions or for fashion purposes. It can come in various styles, including wide-brimmed, elegant, or decorative designs. Often associated with formal attire, chapeaus can be adorned with ribbons, feathers, and other embellishments. The term is commonly used in French-speaking cultures, but it has also been adopted into English when referring to fashionable hats.

Synonyms

cap, hat, headwear

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful chapeau to the wedding.
  • The chapeau was decorated with flowers and ribbons.
  • He tipped his chapeau as a sign of respect.

Translations

Translations of the word "chapeau" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chapรฉu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‹เคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ topi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฟะตะปัŽั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kapelusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธฝๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chapeau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sombrero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸapka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุจุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klobouk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klobรบk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธฝๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klobuk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hattur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸapka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sombrero

Etymology

The term 'chapeau' comes from the Old French word 'chape', meaning 'cape' or 'cover'. It was originally used to describe head coverings worn for warmth and protection from the elements. Over time, as styles evolved, the word came to refer specifically to hats used for fashion. The use of chapeaus became particularly popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, when elaborate and ornamental hats were a staple in European fashion. The French influence on fashion contributed to the adoption of the term into the English language. Today, chapeau is often associated with haute couture and is used to describe hats that are not only functional but also serve as a form of artistic expression.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,935 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.