Beret: meaning, definitions and examples

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beret

[ bəˈreɪ ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

fashion accessory

A beret is a round, flat-crowned hat, typically made of wool or felt, and often associated with French culture.

Synonyms

cap, hat, tam.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
beret	Identical to the first 'beret'. This might be a duplicate and can be ignored. She wore a black beret to complete her chic Parisian look. The soldier tilted his beret as a sign of respect.
tam	A type of hat, often associated with Scottish culture, characterized by a flat, round shape, similar to a beret but typically with a larger diameter and sometimes a pom-pom in the center. She adorned her tam with a traditional tartan pattern. He wore a tam as part of his costume for the Highland games.
cap	A head covering with a brim, often worn for sports or casual occasions. Can also reference various types of closely fitting headwear. He donned a baseball cap before heading to the game. She wore a knit cap to keep her head warm during winter.
hat	A general term for any head covering with a brim or no brim, used in various contexts from formal to casual, fashion to functional. He always wore a wide-brimmed hat while gardening. Her elegant hat was the talk of the wedding.

Examples of usage

Wearing a beret can add a touch of sophistication to any outfit.
She looked stylish in her black beret.
The beret has become a symbol of artistic expression.
French painters are often depicted wearing a beret.
Berets come in a variety of colors and styles.

Translations

Translations of the word "beret" in other languages:

🇵🇹 boina

🇮🇳 बेरिट

🇩🇪 Baskenmütze

🇮🇩 baret

🇺🇦 берет

🇵🇱 beret

🇯🇵 ベレー帽 (berē-bō)

🇫🇷 béret

🇪🇸 boina

🇹🇷 bere

🇰🇷 베레모 (beremo)

🇸🇦 بيري

🇨🇿 baret

🇸🇰 baret

🇨🇳 贝雷帽 (bèiléi mào)

🇸🇮 beretka

🇮🇸 beret

🇰🇿 берет

🇬🇪 ბერეტი

🇦🇿 beret

🇲🇽 boina

Etymology

The beret has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages, where it was worn by European peasants and later adopted by military forces for its practicality. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the beret became a fashionable accessory, especially in France, and was associated with artists, intellectuals, and revolutionaries. Today, the beret remains a popular fashion item and continues to be a symbol of creativity and individuality.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,151 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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