shako

noun

Definition of shakonext
as in tricorne

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Recent Examples of shako The exhibit featured photos of Oloyede commanding Florida A&M’s band, along with her uniform jacket and a tall major shako (military-style) hat. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026 Sutton Foster crochets Hugh Jackman a marching-band shako for the occasion. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shako
  1. tricorne
  2. beret
  3. kepi
  4. turban
  5. helmet
  6. bonnet
  7. fez
  8. sombrero
Noun
  • Elsewhere, Washington is portrayed astride a horse or atop a column; shirtless, in classical garb, or, more commonly, in a long coat and tricorn.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 July 2026
  • Soldiers from the Old Guard, wearing tricorne hats and bright-red uniforms, marched past, amid a flourish of fifes and drums.
    — Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Definition of tricorne
Noun
  • On the other hand, this education leads some to overdress—that hyper-graphic maxi dress paired with a neon pink beret is going to clash with the more subdued, elegant looks that stylish Parisians tend to sport.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, style your early-fall looks with a blazer insert and beret to look instantly more polished.
    — Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of beret
Noun
  • De Gaulle returned to Paris, walked the Champs-Élysées in his stiff kepi.
    — Alexander Sammon, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2022
  • Top fashion points go to the German racewalkers, who appeared to be paying homage to the famous white kepi of the French Foreign Legion.
    — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 10 Mar. 2021
Definition of kepi
Noun
  • The artwork introduced tension between Indigenous traditions and Western conventions through the inclusion of Mai’s robe, turban and hand tattoos.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Most Popular Elated, Singh placed the gem on his turban and paraded it through the streets of Lahore for all his subjects to see.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of turban
Noun
  • The score was so lopsided by the ninth inning that utility player Kiké Hernández took the mound to finish the game — but without his signature pitching helmet.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Those white helmets will look quite natural for the IMG Academy QB.
    — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • Traces of a silk fabric found near her skull that may have been used as a trim on a hat or bonnet contained metal threads made of pure gold and silver.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Use a blender to puree the tomatoes, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, and half of the onion.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 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
  • At a festive press conference, Moreno handed a sombrero to then-skipper Mike Scioscia to wear, then announced that the first order of business was to cut beer prices.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday night, Gastélum was filmed wearing a white sombrero.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sombrero

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