Meaning of the word "top hat" in English

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top hat

US /ˈtɑːp ˌhæt/
UK /ˈtɑːp ˌhæt/
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Noun

1.

a man's formal hat with a high, cylindrical crown, worn especially with a tailcoat or morning coat

Example:
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his top hat.
He wore a tuxedo and a shiny black top hat to the formal event.
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