homburg

[ hom-burg ]

noun

1. a man's felt hat with a soft crown dented lengthwise and a slightly rolled brim.

homburg

/ ˈhɒmbɜːɡ /

noun

1. a man's hat of soft felt with a dented crown and a stiff upturned brim

Word History and Origins

Origin of homburg¹

First recorded in 1890–95; after Homburg, Germany, where it was first manufactured

Word History and Origins

Origin of homburg¹

C20: named after Homburg, in Germany, town where it was originally made

Example Sentences

A ridiculous man wearing an incongruous homburg and suit sits in a beach chair at a popular surfing spot.

From Los Angeles Times

But Dwight D. Eisenhower replaced it in 1953 with a homburg in a break with “official sartorial tradition,” The Times reported.

From New York Times

The west wind gusted to 31 mph, but for the most part Monday lacked knock-you-off-your feet blasts or hold- on- to- your homburg wind.

From Washington Post

But our path led to the presidential reviewing stand, where the nation’s chief executive stood ramrod straight and greeted us with his black homburg over his heart.

From Washington Post

Two men in suits climb out, carrying briefcases and scanning the scene from under homburgs.

From Literature