cornet

[kɔːrˈnɛt]

cornet Definition

  • 1a brass instrument similar to a trumpet but with a shorter tube and mellower tone
  • 2a cone-shaped wafer of pastry with cream filling

Using cornet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cornet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He played the cornet in the school band.

  • Example

    The brass section consists of two trumpets, a trombone, and a cornet.

  • Example

    She ordered a cornet filled with vanilla ice cream.

  • Example

    The bakery offers a variety of cornets with different fillings.

cornet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cornet

Phrases with cornet

  • a cone-shaped wafer of pastry filled with ice cream

    Example

    I would like a strawberry ice cream cornet, please.

  • a musical performance featuring the cornet as a solo instrument

    Example

    The concert featured a beautiful cornet solo by the lead musician.

  • cornet player

    a musician who plays the cornet

    Example

    He is a talented cornet player who has won several awards for his performances.

Origins of cornet

from French 'cornet', diminutive of 'corne' meaning 'horn'

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Summary: cornet in Brief

A 'cornet' [kɔːrˈnɛt] is a brass instrument similar to a trumpet but with a shorter tube and mellower tone. It is often used in school bands and orchestras. 'Cornet' can also refer to a cone-shaped wafer of pastry filled with cream or ice cream, as in 'She ordered a cornet filled with vanilla ice cream.'