1. a hat
Usage: from French; somewhat formal or literary

1. used to express admiration or approval
Usage: from French; means ‘hats off’

Examples

• The gentleman tipped his chapeau politely.
• She wore an elegant chapeau to the wedding.
• The vintage chapeau completed her outfit perfectly.
• Chapeau! That was an excellent performance.
• The cyclist received a chapeau from the crowd after his victory.
• Her grandmother’s chapeau collection filled an entire closet.