beret
noun
be·ret bə-ˈrā 
: a visorless usually woolen cap with a tight headband and a soft full flat top
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Sempé captured the thin, fashionable haute bourgeoisie of Paris and mustachioed, beret-wearing townsfolk, all bearing hallmark hulking noses and replete with bicycles, baguettes, books and tractors. 
Jade Le Deley, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 The royal was radiant in a red skirt suit with matching beret and black accessories at the christening ceremony for the P&O cruise liner named in her honor — the Royal Princess. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 In the first photoshoot, Romeo sat in front of balloons and a number one sign, smiling in a gray and white outfit with a blue beret. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Atop a hill in the eucalyptus knoll across the street, a striker in a beret and smock stood at an easel painting a landscape of the ordeal. Jake S. Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2022 The image of the Frenchman and his beret holding a crusty baguette under his arm may be a cliché, but rumor has it every French citizen eats about 5.5 ounces of baguette a day. Sylvie Bigar, Forbes, 23 May 2022 In the video, the rapper appeared decked out in all white jacket, shirt, pants and beret with platinum, diamond encrusted gold chains decorating his neck. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 20 July 2022 The Wisconsin Bike Federation is coordinating a beret ride through the Washington Heights neighborhood that starts at 4:30 at the pocket park at North Avenue and 56th Street. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2022 Maya Hawke rocking a Red Dawn beret, Eddie luring bats with Metallica, Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) learning cool people suck while staring down the barrel of a gun. Darren Franich, EW.com, 5 July 2022 See More
Jade Le Deley, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 The royal was radiant in a red skirt suit with matching beret and black accessories at the christening ceremony for the P&O cruise liner named in her honor — the Royal Princess. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 In the first photoshoot, Romeo sat in front of balloons and a number one sign, smiling in a gray and white outfit with a blue beret. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Atop a hill in the eucalyptus knoll across the street, a striker in a beret and smock stood at an easel painting a landscape of the ordeal. Jake S. Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2022 The image of the Frenchman and his beret holding a crusty baguette under his arm may be a cliché, but rumor has it every French citizen eats about 5.5 ounces of baguette a day. Sylvie Bigar, Forbes, 23 May 2022 In the video, the rapper appeared decked out in all white jacket, shirt, pants and beret with platinum, diamond encrusted gold chains decorating his neck. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 20 July 2022 The Wisconsin Bike Federation is coordinating a beret ride through the Washington Heights neighborhood that starts at 4:30 at the pocket park at North Avenue and 56th Street. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2022 Maya Hawke rocking a Red Dawn beret, Eddie luring bats with Metallica, Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) learning cool people suck while staring down the barrel of a gun. Darren Franich, EW.com, 5 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French béret, from Gascon berret, from Old Occitan, cap — more at biretta
First Known Use
1826, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
beret
noun
be·ret bə-ˈrā
: a soft round flat cap without a visor
beret
noun
as in turban
a round garment worn on the head with a tight band and a top that is flat, soft, and loose Synonyms & Similar Words
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