kepis

noun

variants also képis
plural of kepi
as in shakos

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  1. berets
  2. helmets
  3. hoods
  4. helms
  5. hats
  6. bowlers
Noun
  • Just with fewer berets, more robots and a much larger existential crisis hiding beneath the branding.
    — Edward Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The Her Alibi star shared a sweet photo of the pair kissing — while wearing matching berets, red neck scarves and striped shirts — in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of berets
Noun
  • Park and Recreation recently instituted a 20 mph speed limit along the county’s greenway trails and already has some rules on the books, such as requiring helmets for riders aged 16 or younger.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
  • From 1965 to 1969, the Redskins donned burgundy helmets that featured a spear and feather on each side.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • Concentrations were generally highest immediately beside the stove and near the updraft of the smoke-clearing ventilation hoods, where cooks and chefs are typically working.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Obayashi pointed out that the EGPD policy on spit hoods requires monitoring — language that is also widely adopted by departments across the state.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of hoods
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  • DeMicco helms Margie Claus from a script by Ben Falcone and Damon Jones.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The young chef helms Maximo, a modern Mexican restaurant focused on heirloom corn and masa in the West University Place area of Houston.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of helms
Noun
  • And many of the folks who worked on the flick are no longer around, like Doug Kenney, who wore both writing and producing hats.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The crowd was a sea of Jackie hats and T-shirts, and at least one bald eagle plushie.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of hats
Noun
  • Australia’s strength in depth was emphasised by the four wickets being shared by four bowlers, with opening bowler Kim Garth the pick of them with one for 20 from four overs.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of bowlers
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