noun

homburg

HAHM-burg/ˈhɑːmbɜːrɡ/

A formal felt hat with a curled brim and a creased crown.

The charcoal homburg has a lengthwise crown crease and an upward-curled brim.

A single charcoal-gray homburg hat shown from an elevated three-quarter angle, clearly exposing its stiff felt body, single lengthwise crown crease, and upward-curled, ribbon-bound brim.

Etymology

The hat takes its name from Homburg, the resort town where it was said to have first been made. The future Edward VII introduced it to England after visiting the town.

In context

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my quick eyes caught sight of two men in Homburg hats and overcoats.

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More examples

The curled brim gives her homburg a distinctive outline.
The hat shop sells homburgs in black, gray, and brown.
He removes his homburg as he enters the dining room.

Forms

homburg · homburgs

Similar words

fedora: Usually has a pinched crown and a more flexible brim.
bowler: Has a rounded crown rather than a creased one.