Definition

A type of soft hat made of felt, characterized by a low crown that is creased along the length and has a brim that can be adjusted up or down.

Example

He wore a stylish fedora to the party.

Conversation

I just bought a new fedora for the summer.

That sounds stylish! I love fedoras.

Yeah, it has a nice crease and a wide brim.

You'll definitely look great wearing it at the beach!

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Root Explanation

Fedora originates from the name of a play, 'Fédora', written by Victorien Sardou in 1882, which featured a character named Fedora. The name itself is derived from the Italian name 'Fedora', which is a diminutive form of 'Fede', meaning faith. The term 'fedora' came to refer to the hat style that became popular in the late 19th century, associated with the character in the play.

Memory Tip

Think of the character named Fedora in the play, which helps you remember that a fedora is a type of hat that became fashionable.

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