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Definition of beret

beret

/bəˈreɪ/
be · ret
Plural:berets
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• noun

1

A soft, round, flat-crowned hat without a brim or visor, traditionally made of felted wool and associated with various military uniforms, artists, and French or Basque culture.

Example

"She wore a bright red woolen beret tilted slightly to one side to keep her head warm in the Parisian winter."

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• Rhymes for beret

• Nearby Words

beni
benin
benue
beret
bergamot
bergen
bergenia

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'béret', originating from the Béarnese dialect 'berret' (cap), which traces back to the Late Latin 'birrus' (a hooded cloak).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beret. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beret
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