Meaning & use

toque

noun·Advanced

A tall, brimless hat traditionally worn by chefs, or, in Canadian English, a close-fitting knitted winter hat.

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The head chef's white toque distinguished him from the rest of the kitchen staff.

She pulled on a warm toque before heading out into the falling snow.

A note on using this word

Toque refers internationally to the tall chef's hat, but in Canada it more commonly means a knitted winter beanie.

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