Green Beret

noun

: a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces

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Ted told her about his time serving as a Special Forces Green Beret. — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026 It’s overseen by Derrick Anderson, a former Army Green Beret team leader. — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 4 June 2026 More recently, he has been questioned for being a guest on a podcast hosted by Nate Cornacchia, a retired Green Beret who has been accused of antisemitism. — Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026 More recently, he has been questioned for being a guest on a podcast hosted by Nate Cornacchia, a retired Green Beret who has been accused of antisemitism. — ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Green Beret

Word History

Etymology

from the beret worn by Special Forces soldiers

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Green Beret was in 1949

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“Green Beret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Green%20Beret. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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