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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Another favorite look of mine from this week consisted of an olive green trench coat featuring double-breasted detailing, which was worn with a matching belt and a black beret. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 July 2025 Unlike the first movie's lead stalker, McCone's face is covered by a creepy gray mask, black sunglasses and a black beret. Caroline Blair, People.com, 2 July 2025 Judd joked that on the first day of shooting, McClarnon showed up with a megaphone wearing boots and a beret. Jenelle Riley, Variety, 15 May 2025 Williams’ ability to maintain his artist’s beret and paint palette to make magic happen on an open canvas will be key. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 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 Aug. 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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