Definition

A piece of furniture used for holding hats, typically with hooks or pegs.

Example

He hung his coat and hat on the hatrack by the door.

Conversation

I just bought a new hatrack for my entryway.

That's cool! I need one too, my hats are everywhere.

Yeah, it really helps to keep things organized.

I’ll check it out; I could use some order in my place.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hatrack → The word is formed from "hat" (from Old English *hæt*, meaning a head covering) and "rack" (from Old Norse *rǫkkr*, meaning a framework or support). A hatrack is a framework or support for holding hats.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'hat' as a head covering and a 'rack' as a support structure — together, they create a place to hold your hats.

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