Definition

A person whose job is to make, sell, or fix hats.

Example

The hatter created a beautiful custom hat for the wedding.

Conversation

I just found this amazing shop that sells vintage hats.

That sounds cool! Do they have a good selection of styles?

Yeah, I even met the hatter who makes them all by hand.

No way! That must be really interesting to see how they’re made.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hatter → The word 'hatter' comes from the Old English 'hættere', which is derived from 'hæt' (meaning hat) and the agent suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A hatter is therefore a person who makes or sells hats.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes or sells 'hats' ('hæt') — the '-er' just means a person. This helps you remember that a hatter is someone who works with hats.

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