hatter
3 synonyms for hatter, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person whose trade is making or selling hats.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hatter
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mad as a hatter
a milliner and hatter
Etymology
From hat plus the agent suffix -er — literally "one who makes hats." The Lewis Carroll phrase "mad as a hatter" is often linked to mercury poisoning once common among felt-hat makers.
Full origin of hatter →Frequently asked questions
What does “hatter” mean?
The word “hatter” means a person whose trade is making or selling hats. In plain terms, most commonly, someone whose job is making or selling hats; in some dialects, also a loner living out in the wilds.
How do you pronounce “hatter”?
“Hatter” is pronounced HA-tuh (/ˈhætə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “hatter” in a sentence?
Here is “hatter” used in a sentence: “The old hatter measured his head and disappeared into the back room.”
What part of speech is “hatter”?
Depending on how it is used, “hatter” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “hatter” have?
“Hatter” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose trade is making or selling hats.
