Mortarboard: meaning, definitions and examples

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mortarboard

 

[ ˈmɔːr.tər.bɔːrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.