noun
cloche
KLOHSH/kləʊʃ/
A bell-shaped covering placed over something.
The woman's cloche fits closely over her head with its distinctive bell shape.
Etymology
French cloche means “bell.” The hat takes its name from its bell-like shape, with a rounded crown fitting closely over the head.
In context
Women wearing a cloche were making a fashion declaration. Its silhouette, deceptively simple with a low bell shape, shaped a new aesthetic. The hat pulled low over the forehead, creating a mysterious gaze.
More examples
- The waiter lifts the cloche to reveal our dinner.
- We place cloches over the seedlings before the first frost.
- She keeps the cheese under a clear cloche.
Forms
cloche · cloches