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DictionaryberetSoft round cap
noun

beret

buh-RAY/bəˈreɪ/

A soft, round cap with a flat crown.

The soft wool beret has a round, flat crown and no brim.

A single soft wool beret shown in three-quarter view, with its round, flat crown and brimless lower edge clearly visible.
Etymology
beretLatincap

Latin birretum was a diminutive of birrus, “a large hooded cloak.” The name thus connects the soft cap with an older hooded garment.

In context

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the French beret is designed to sit low on the head with a little bit of extra material for you to have along the back or the side
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More examples

  • She pulls her wool beret over her ears.
  • The soldiers wear matching green berets.
  • He hangs his beret beside the door.

Forms

beret · berets

Similar words

cap
Broader term, often referring to headwear with a visor.
bonnet
Usually ties beneath the chin or frames the face.