noun
beret
BEH-ray
noun
1
A soft, round, flat cap with no brim, often associated with French style or worn as a military uniform piece.
"She topped off her outfit with a black beret."
"Paratroopers are issued a maroon beret."
How to Use Beret
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft, brimless round cap that sits flat on the head.
Common pairings
wear a beret
green beret
French beret
Word Forms
berets plural
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Etymology
From French béret, tracing back through Occitan and Late Latin words for a hooded cloak.