: a visorless usually woolen cap with a tight headband and a soft full flat top
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The quest to have human conflicts decided by men and women in robes and wigs, and not just those in berets and boots, should resonate deeply with Israel’s founding ideals.—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024 Along with the burgundy coat, Kate wore a burgundy felt beret courtesy of Sahar Millinery.—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024 French berets, flags and torches will be available for the parade.—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2024 While the pièce de résistance of Jason’s getup was his beret, Kylie’s varsity jacket was, in our opinion, the most deserving of a mic, er, puck drop.—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beret
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Etymology
French béret, from Gascon berret, from Old Occitan, cap — more at biretta
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