Mortarboard: meaning, definitions and examples
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mortarboard
[ ˈmɔːr.tər.bɔːrd ]
academic attire
A flat square academic cap with a tassel, worn by graduates during commencement ceremonies.
Synonyms
academic cap, graduation cap
Examples of usage
- It is tradition for graduates to wear a mortarboard during the commencement ceremony.
- She proudly wore her mortarboard as she walked across the stage to receive her diploma.
Translations
Translations of the word "mortarboard" in other languages:
🇵🇹 capelo
🇮🇳 टोपी
🇩🇪 Doktorhut
🇮🇩 topi toga
🇺🇦 академічний капелюх
🇵🇱 biret
🇯🇵 角帽 (かくぼう)
🇫🇷 toque
🇪🇸 birrete
🇹🇷 mezuniyet şapkası
🇰🇷 학사모 (hagsamo)
🇸🇦 قبعة التخرج
🇨🇿 talár
🇸🇰 promočná čiapka
🇨🇳 学位帽 (xuéwèi mào)
🇸🇮 diplomantska kapa
🇮🇸 doktorshúfa
🇰🇿 академиялық қалпақ
🇬🇪 აკადემიური ქუდი
🇦🇿 akademik papaq
🇲🇽 birrete
Word origin
The word 'mortarboard' originated from the resemblance of the flat square cap to a mason's board used for holding mortar. It has been a symbol of academic achievement and graduation since the 14th century.
See also: mortar.