Bonnet
/ˈbɒnɪt/
nounBeginner📊CommonClothing
2 meanings2 questions
Definitions
2 meanings1
A type of woman's hat, typically tied under the chin.
/ˈbɒnɪt/
nounneutralBeginner
Clothing
A woman's hat
She wore a pretty bonnet to the garden party.
💡 Simply: A hat for women.
More Examples
2
The antique bonnet was a collector's item.
How It's Used
Fashion History
"Victorian women often wore elaborate bonnets."
2
The hinged cover over the engine compartment of a motor vehicle.
/ˈbɒnɪt/
nounneutralBeginner
Automotive
The hood of a car
Open the bonnet and check the oil level.
💡 Simply: The hood of a car.
More Examples
2
The bonnet was dented in the accident.
How It's Used
Automotive
"The mechanic lifted the bonnet to check the engine."
Tip:Think of it as a 'covering' for the engine.
From Old French *bonete, from Medieval Latin *bonetta, diminutive of Latin *bonus 'good'. Originally referred to a type of headdress; the automotive usage developed later.
The word 'bonnet' has undergone a semantic shift, moving from a head covering to a car part.
Memory tip
Think of a 'bunny' wearing a cute hat.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"'good', implying a well-made and stylish hat"
open the bonnetbonnet release
Common misspellings
bonetbonnett
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