Beret — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /bə-ˈrā/ be·ret

Meaning & Definition of Beret

Beret (noun)

  1. a visorless usually woolen cap with a tight headband and a soft full flat top

Beret (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a round garment worn on the head with a tight band and a top that is flat, soft, and loose

    similar: baseball cap, billycock (British), biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler, calotte, capuche, casque, castor, cloche, cocked hat, cowboy hat, cowl, derby, fedora, fez, garrison cap, hard hat, helm, helmet, high hat, homburg, hood, kepi, kufi, leghorn, miter, nightcap, opera hat, overseas cap, panama, picture hat, pillbox, plug hat, porkpie hat, service cap, shako, silk hat, skimmer, skullcap, sombrero, sou'wester, Stetson, stocking cap, stovepipe, sunbonnet, tam, tam-o'-shanter, ten-gallon hat, top hat, topper, toque, tricorne, turban, zucchetto, cap, chapeau, hat, headdress, headgear, headpiece, lid (slang), warbonnet

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Beret

The most common words with a similar meaning to Beret:

British: billycock
Slang: lid
baseball cap, biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler, calotte, capuche, casque, castor, cloche, cocked hat, cowboy hat, cowl, derby, fedora, fez, garrison cap, hard hat, helm, helmet, high hat, homburg, hood, kepi, kufi, leghorn, miter, nightcap, opera hat, overseas cap, panama, picture hat, pillbox, plug hat, porkpie hat, service cap, shako, silk hat, skimmer, skullcap

Origin & Etymology of Beret

French béret, from Gascon berret, from Old Occitan, cap biretta

First known use: 1826

Words & Phrases Containing Beret

Green Beret

Frequently Asked Questions about Beret

What does "Beret" mean?

"Beret" means a visorless usually woolen cap with a tight headband and a soft full flat top. As a noun, it is defined as: a visorless usually woolen cap with a tight headband and a soft full flat top.

What is another word for "Beret"?

Other words for "Beret" include baseball cap, billycock, biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler, calotte and capuche. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Beret" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Beret"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Beret". Common alternatives include baseball cap, billycock, biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler, calotte, capuche, casque and castor.

Is "Beret" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Beret" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Beret"?

"Beret" is pronounced /bə-ˈrā/ and divided into syllables as be·ret.

What is the origin of the word "Beret"?

"Beret" comes from French béret, from Gascon berret, from Old Occitan, cap biretta. First known use: 1826.

What is another word for "Beret" meaning "a round garment worn on the head with a tight band and a top that is flat, soft, and loose"?

When "Beret" (noun) means a round garment worn on the head with a tight band and a top that is flat, soft, and loose, synonyms include baseball cap, billycock, biretta, boater, bonnet and bowler.