Beret
/bəˈreɪ/
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A soft, round, flat hat, usually made of wool or felt.
/bəˈreɪ/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A soft, round, flat hat, typically of wool.
The artist wore a black beret.
💡 Simply: A type of hat.
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Berets are a popular fashion accessory.
How It's Used
Fashion
"She wore a red beret with her outfit."
Military
"The soldiers wore berets as part of their uniform."
From French *beret*, of uncertain origin, possibly from Basque.
Berets have been worn for centuries, originating in the Basque region of Europe and gaining popularity as military headwear and then later becoming a fashion staple.
Memory tip
Think of a 'berry' that's been flattened into a hat.
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