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

Examples of beret in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Per the company, brand-new elements were designed for Sloth’s pirate hat and bandana, and Mama Fratelli’s hair and beret. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025 His past includes stints as a radio host and beret-wearing Guardian Angels anti-crime vigilante group founder. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 But if you too have been mesmerized by the Belle Époque aesthetics of recent video games like Lies of P and Clair Obscur, Halloween is the perfect opportunity to put on a red beret and parry with the best of them. James Factora, Them., 17 Oct. 2025 During his 2025 mayoral campaign, Sliwa has leaned into the beret’s visibility, using it to stand out at public events and media appearances. Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Beret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beret. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

beret

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

More from Merriam-Webster on beret

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!