Mortarboard
noun
A square, flat cap with a tassel worn during academic ceremonies.
She proudly wore her mortarboard at the graduation ceremony.
Usage tips
Formal
graduation cap,academic dress,ceremony attire
noun
A square, flat cap with a tassel worn during academic ceremonies.
She proudly wore her mortarboard at the graduation ceremony.
Usage tips
Formal
graduation cap,academic dress,ceremony attire
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Mortarboards represent academic achievement
Wearing a mortarboard is a tradition in many countries.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Nuance
It's often associated with celebrations and transitions
Mortalboards can vary in design based on institution.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Mortarboards can evoke feelings of pride and accomplishment
Graduates often cherish their mortarboards as symbols of hard work.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Mortarboards represent academic achievement
Wearing a mortarboard is a tradition in many countries.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Nuance
It's often associated with celebrations and transitions
Mortalboards can vary in design based on institution.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Mortarboards can evoke feelings of pride and accomplishment
Graduates often cherish their mortarboards as symbols of hard work.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Mortarboards represent academic achievement
Wearing a mortarboard is a tradition in many countries.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Nuance
It's often associated with celebrations and transitions
Mortalboards can vary in design based on institution.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Mortarboards can evoke feelings of pride and accomplishment
Graduates often cherish their mortarboards as symbols of hard work.
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