Meaning of the word "chefs hat" in English

What does "chefs hat" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chefs hat

US /ʃɛfs hæt/
UK /ʃɛfs hæt/

Noun

a tall, white, pleated hat worn by chefs

Example:
The head chef always wore a perfectly starched chef's hat.
Children love to wear a chef's hat when they play pretend cooking.