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Definition of tuque

tuque

/tuːk/
tuque
Plural:tuques
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• noun

1

Canadian A close-fitting knitted winter hat, often made of wool or synthetic yarn and sometimes topped with a pom-pom or tassel.

Example

"She pulled a warm wool tuque over her ears before stepping out into the freezing Montreal wind."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In Canadian English, "tuque" (also commonly spelled "toque") is the standard everyday term for a knitted winter cap, whereas in culinary contexts "toque" refers specifically to a chef's tall white hat.

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• Nearby Words

tupelo
tuppence
tupungato
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tura
turaco
turakina

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Canadian English in the late 19th century from Canadian French tuque, a regional variant of standard French toque ("brimless cap").

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tuque. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tuque
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