bonnet

noun
UK: /ˈbɒn.ɪt/
US: /ˈbɑː.nət/

  1. A type of hat that ties under the chin, often worn by babies or historically by women.

    1. The baby wore a cute bonnet to keep her head warm. [ ] [ ]
    2. She adjusted the ribbons of her bonnet before stepping out into the sun. [ ] [ ]

  2. The hinged cover over the engine of a car; also known as the hood in American English.

    1. He lifted the bonnet to check the oil level in the car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mechanic had to prop the bonnet open to work on the engine. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hood hat
bonnet transitive-verb

  1. To put a bonnet on someone or something.

    1. She bonnets the baby before they go outside. [ ] [ ]
    2. Grandma bonnets the doll every night before putting it on the shelf. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bonnet" in English means: A type of hat that ties under the chin, often worn by babies or historically by women., The hinged cover over the engine of a car; also known as the hood in American English..

The phonetic transcription of "bonnet" is /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ in British English and /ˈbɑː.nət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bonnet": hood, hat.

Example usage of "bonnet": "The baby wore a cute bonnet to keep her head warm.". More examples on the page.