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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Cinching the headrest cover around my entire head and wearing it underneath wool hats and berets. Dana Oliver, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025 The Grammy winner stepped out in a black minidress with leopard-print collar and a matching beret. Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 Nicholson accessorized with sunglasses and a New York Yankees beret. Jen Juneau, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025 One attendee paired a simple beret with an oversized denim and jacket—both trimmed with silver studs. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Feb. 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 17 Apr. 2025.

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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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