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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Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Photographers captured Kate leaving St Mary Magdalene Church in eastern England all smiles wearing a dark green peacoat and matching beret, plus a cozy dark blue and green plaid scarf. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024 One photo showed Nico sporting a red beret, large headphones and tiny overalls throughout the trip. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024 The name comes from the distinctive head gear used, which are of course, green berets. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025 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 2 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

beret

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

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