Definitions

1. noun

A small cap or hat worn by Jewish men as a sign of respect for God, often worn on the head in Orthodox and some Conservative Jewish communities.

“He put on his yarmulke before going to synagogue.”

2. noun

A similar hat or head covering worn by men in other cultures, especially as a symbol of faith or respect.

“In some Eastern European cultures, men wear a yarmulke as a sign of respect during prayer.”