Green Beret

noun

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

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Sumrall retooled the roster with 50 new players — who joined 64 returners — and brought strength coach and former Green Beret Rusty Whitt with him from Tulane to change the culture. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026 Much of the issue came to a head just two years ago, when Leo Lukenas III, a Green Beret who joined Bank of America as an investment banker, died of a blood clot after working extremely long days at the business. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026 Kent, a former Green Beret and political candidate with connections to right-wing extremists, was confirmed in July on a 52-44 vote. Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026 Edwards is seeking a third term in Congress and faced Adam Smith, a former Green Beret, in the primary race. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 3 Mar. 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

Time Traveler
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 3 Apr. 2026.

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