beret

/bəˈreɪ/

/bɛˈreɪ/

Other forms: berets

A beret is a round, soft hat. Berets were first made in 17th-century France, and they're still commonly associated with that country. If you enjoy French culture, you might don a beret while eating baguettes with brie.

We can trace the origin of beret back to the Late Latin birrus, "large, hooded cloak," and since the word itself is French, the t is silent — beret rhymes with tray. From the time they were invented, berets have been casual, fashionable caps most often made of wool or felt. The armies of several countries, including Italy and the U.S. Special Forces, also wear berets as part of their uniform.

Definitions of beret

1. noun

   a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth
   type of:

   cap

   a tight-fitting headdress