Definition

A type of hat that fits closely to the head, featuring visors at both the front and back, and often has earflaps that can be worn up or down. It was originally designed for hunters.

Example

He wore a deerstalker hat while walking through the woods.

Conversation

Have you ever seen someone wearing a deerstalker hat in real life?

Yeah, I saw one at a costume party last Halloween.

I think those hats are pretty unique and stylish.

Definitely! They always remind me of Sherlock Holmes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deerstalker is formed from "deer" (from Old English "deor", meaning a wild animal or deer) and "stalker" (from the verb "stalk", meaning to pursue stealthily). The word refers to a person who stealthily pursues deer, typically in hunting contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is quietly 'pursuing' ('stalk') a 'deer' — that's why a deerstalker is someone who stalks deer.

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