steeple-crowned hat

steeple-crowned hat

A pilgrim wears a steeple-crowned hat while walking along a path.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A hat with a tall, pointed crown: A "steeple-crowned hat" is a type of headwear characterized by a crown that rises high and tapers to a point, resembling the spire of a church steeple. This style was particularly fashionable in the 16th and 17th centuries, often associated with Puritan or Pilgrim attire.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The historical reenactor wore a steeple-crowned hat as part of his authentic 17th-century costume. (A hat with a tall, pointed crown worn for historical accuracy.)
    • In paintings of the Pilgrims, many men are depicted with a steeple-crowned hat. (A hat with a distinctive high, conical shape.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to don a steeple-crowned hat": to put on or wear such a hat, often for ceremonial or theatrical purposes.

    • The mayor donned a steeple-crowned hat for the parade, adding a touch of historical flair. (He wore a tall, pointed hat for the event.)

  • "steeple-crowned hat as a symbol": used metaphorically to represent Puritanism, austerity, or old-fashioned values.

    • His strict moral code was as unmistakable as a steeple-crowned hat. (His principles were as rigid and old-fashioned as the hat itself.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Steeple-crown (adj): describing the crown of a hat that is tall and pointed.

    • The steeple-crown design of the hat made it stand out among other headwear. (The hat's crown was tall and pointed.)

  • Hat (n): a general term for a covering for the head.

    • She placed her hat on the rack before entering the room. (A head covering.)
Synonyms
  • Conical hat: a hat shaped like a cone, often with a pointed top.
  • Tall hat: any hat with a high crown, though not necessarily pointed.
Phrasal Verbs
Related Idioms

  • "To wear a steeple-crowned hat": to be associated with strict, old-fashioned, or puritanical attitudes.

    • He may wear a steeple-crowned hat in his historical reenactments, but in modern life, he's quite liberal. (He adopts a strict persona only in costume.)

  • "As recognizable as a steeple-crowned hat": something that is immediately identifiable due to its distinctive shape or style.

    • Her loud laugh was as recognizable as a steeple-crowned hat in a crowd. (Her laugh was instantly noticeable.)