beret

American  

[buh-rey] / bəˈreɪ /

noun

1. a soft, visorless cap with a close-fitting headband and a wide, round top often with a tab at its center.

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beret British  

/ ˈbɛreɪ /

noun

1. a round close-fitting brimless cap of soft wool material or felt

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Etymology

Origin of beret

1820–30; < French < Gascon berret, OPr. ber ( r ) et. See biretta

Example Sentences

The chief instructor at the British Army's school of military engineering was dressed in an Army uniform, with boots and beret, at the time.

From BBC

A lady with a green sequined beret and a pink bakery box waves at me.

From Literature

When they give us uniforms, socks, and boots, an olive-green beret, and a leather belt, Teresita and I are so excited!

From Literature

Members began wearing red berets, which to this day remain a trademark for the opposition leader.

From BBC

Karl wears the maroon beret and "wings" of the Parachute Regiment.

From BBC