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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The name comes from the distinctive head gear used, which are of course, green berets. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025 Tara Lipinski's Daughter Georgie Is 'Reunited' with Mom's Skating Partner Johnny Weir: 'Just the Cutest' On the stroll around the streets of Paris, Georgia exchanged her baby pink beret for a baby pink hair bow headband. Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024 The decision to use green berets comes from wanting to distinguish themselves from conventional Army forces. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025 Carpenter was also seen with a similar, matching beret, and big, bouncy curls. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 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 21 Jan. 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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