beret

noun

be·​ret bə-ˈrā How to pronounce beret (audio)
: a visorless usually woolen cap with a tight headband and a soft full flat top

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To channel either Elphaba or Glinda, pick between sultry dark green or sweet light pink beanies, berets, wide-brim hats, and headbands. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024 Mindy should know exactly how to dress, but her mismatched whites are bugging me, and her pearl beret feels … off. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024 Let the classic accordion music of Vintage Jukebox, festive decor, restaurant promotions and complimentary berets remind you why SF was once called the Paris of the West. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024 Wearing a uniform and black beret, J-Hope exited the military camp in Wonju, Gangwon province after 18 months of service, saluting the press, around 100 cheering fans and fellow BTS member Jin. Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beret 

Word History

Etymology

French béret, from Gascon berret, from Old Occitan, cap — more at biretta

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beret was in 1826

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“Beret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beret. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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beret

noun
be·​ret bə-ˈrā How to pronounce beret (audio)
: a soft flat wool cap without a visor

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