: a visorless usually woolen cap with a tight headband and a soft full flat top
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The actor paired a dark three-piece suit with a cream tie, round glasses and a cream beret that gave the entire look a retro European twist.—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026 Pairing a trademark blue beret with his thick European accent, Grgich dazzled Napa Valley visitors.—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 15 May 2026 That blogger with a beret, Emily Cooper has flown the coop!—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026 From turbans and berets to more traditional designs, there are over 50 of her personal hats on display.—Monique Jessen, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beret
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French béret, from Gascon berret, from Old Occitan, cap — more at biretta