Definition of "high hat" [high hat]

• See top hat. (noun)
• Music A set of high-hat cymbals. (noun)

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• "The groom wore satin knee breeches, short coat, high hat and boots, all covered with the white fur pompons."
• "Whereby the Day-spring from on high hat visited us,"