noun
beret
BEH-ray
Beret (noun) means a soft, round, flat cap with no brim, often associated with French style or worn as a military uniform piece. Example: “She topped off her outfit with a black beret.”
noun
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- berets
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Etymology
From French béret, tracing back through Occitan and Late Latin words for a hooded cloak.
Rhymes for beret
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What does “beret” mean?
The word “beret” means a soft, round, flat cap with no brim, often associated with French style or worn as a military uniform piece. In plain terms, a soft, brimless round cap that sits flat on the head.
How do you pronounce “beret”?
“Beret” is pronounced BEH-ray (/bəˈɹeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “beret” in a sentence?
Here is “beret” used in a sentence: “She topped off her outfit with a black beret.”
What part of speech is “beret”?
“Beret” is a noun.
Where does the word “beret” come from?
The word “beret” comes from Late Latin. From French béret, tracing back through Occitan and Late Latin words for a hooded cloak.
