What does BERET mean?

Here is the requested information on "beret": Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• a soft, round, flat-crowned hat, usually of wool or cotton, typically worn by artists and intellectuals (source: Merriam-Webster)
• a round, flat-crowned hat made of wool or felt (source: Cambridge Dictionary)

Pronunciations

• US: buh-rey, ber-ey
• UK: ber-ey, buh-rey

Origin and Usage

The word "beret" comes from the French word "béret." It was originally worn by peasants in the Basque region of France and Spain. In the 19th and 20th centuries, it became popular among artists and intellectuals in Europe and North America. Today, it is worn as a fashion accessory and as part of military and police uniforms (source: Oxford Languages).

Synonyms

• cap
• hat
• headgear

Related Words

• bergs
• berme
• berms
• berth
• berry

Example Sentences

• She wore a black beret and a matching scarf.
• The artist sat in front of his canvas, wearing a red beret.
• The police officers uniform included a blue beret.