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- [buh-rey]
- /bəˈreɪ/
- /ˈber.eɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buh-rey]
- /bəˈreɪ/
Definitions of beret word
- countable noun beret A beret is a circular, flat hat that is made of soft material and has no brim. 3
- noun beret a round close-fitting brimless cap of soft wool material or felt 3
- noun beret a flat, round cap of felt, wool, etc. 3
- noun beret a soft, visorless cap with a close-fitting headband and a wide, round top often with a tab at its center. 1
- noun beret traditional French cap 1
- noun beret A type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a headband to secure it to the head; usually culturally associated with France. 0
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Origin of beret
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < French < Gascon berret, OPr. ber(r)et. See biretta
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Parts of speech for Beret
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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beret popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
beret usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for beret
noun beret
- bonnet — The bonnet of a car is the metal cover over the engine at the front.
- beanie — A beanie is a small, close-fitting cap.
- pillbox — a box, usually shallow and often round, for holding pills.
- skullcap — a small, brimless close-fitting cap, often made of silk or velvet, worn on the crown of the head, as for religious functions.
- dink — Informal. either partner of a married couple having two incomes and no children.
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