toque

noun

Definition of toquenext
as in beret

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Recent Examples of toque Among those who have worn the top toque in this kitchen and gone on to build other award-winning Bay Area restaurants are Christopher Kostow, Josh Skenes, Bruno Chemel, Scott Nishiyama and Jarad Gallagher. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 Klum completed the look with a white toque hat and oversized electric blue shades. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 Playing in 20-degree weather, the Canadians covered their heads with toques, flat caps, and berets. — Lee Glandorf, Outside, 2 Feb. 2026 De Shields arrived first, wearing a buffalo-plaid toque and a mien of utter gameness. — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toque
  1. beret
  2. hood
  3. turban
  4. sombrero
  5. bonnet
  6. fez
  7. hat
  8. helmet
Noun
  • Destin Conrad was checkered out in a matching jacket and shorts set, topped off with a big beret.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Many French fans sported blue jerseys and commemorative berets featuring the 2026 World Cup trophy.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of beret
Noun
  • And the surviving cartel scoundrels take the parting shot by kidnapping beloved Carter, putting a hood on him and taking the boy off.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • At least a hundred people witnessed the caning, carried out by a group of people wearing robes and hoods on a stage in Bustanussalatin City Park in Banda Aceh.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of hood
Noun
  • The caskets of his dead family members sat beneath Khamenei's, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
    — NASSER KARIMI, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026
  • The caskets of his family members sat beneath Khamenei’s, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
    — Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of turban
Noun
  • Sombrero flick The sombrero flick means different things to different people.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • Quiroz recently began wearing a sombrero.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Definition of sombrero
Noun
  • The dining room table, where the sisters wrote, is strewn with manuscripts, quill pens and tea cups; a bonnet and shawl bedeck a chair in the small kitchen.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
  • Consider using a satin or silk bonnet and pillowcase to reduce friction, prevent breakage, and preserve your hairstyle while sleeping.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026
Definition of bonnet
Noun
  • Dressed in a pink suit, matching fez and orange sneakers, band leader Ed Williams fueled the music and recalled Elmore James with his scorching slide guitar runs.
    — Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
  • Then there is Toby, the fictional, fez-donning cartoon cat that Baseman calls his alter ego.
    — Iris Kwok May 12, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Definition of fez
Noun
  • The ready-to-wear includes classic styles suitable for everyday wear, including a quarter-zip, long-sleeve, T, hat and towel.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Several candidates have already thrown their hat in the ring, while others have teased possible runs or had their names floated in recent days.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of hat
Noun
  • That means owners must have a license, registration, insurance and helmets.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • For decades, Tommy Hilfiger has helped show the personality beyond the helmet, opening the door for individuality to become part of the sport.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Definition of helmet

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