toque

noun

ˈtōk  ˈt(y)ük 

1

: a woman's small hat without a brim made in any of various soft close-fitting shapes

2

: tuque

3

: a tall brimless hat worn by a chef

called also toque blanche

Examples of toque in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Teaming up with designers Paul Basile and Jules Wilson, the toque is serving up his take on a seasonal California cuisine. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026

Con un toque sutil en un cobro de una falta en los linderos del área, supera a la barrera y vence al portero bosnio, para marcar el segundo del equipo de las Barras y las Estrellas. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

In the October 2025 international window, Canada trained with grey toques that supported the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Gollenz accepted the toque in 2021 and promptly won the restaurant a Michelin star. — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, soft hat with a narrow brim worn especially in the 16th century, from Old Spanish toca headdress

First Known Use

1505, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for toque

• fluke
• juke
• kook
• luc
• luke
• nuke
• puke
• souk
• spook
• archduke
• rebuke
• caoutchouc

Kids Definition

toque

noun

ˈtōk 

: a woman's small hat usually without a brim