graduation caps

Tassel-topped academic hats

Graduation caps are the flat-topped hats with tassels worn during academic commencement ceremonies.

Also called mortarboards for their resemblance to the flat board used by bricklayers.

The tassel traditionally moves from one side to the other when the degree is conferred.

She tossed her graduation cap in the air with the other graduates.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G