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bonnet

[ˈbɑːnɪt]

bonnet Definition

  • 1a hat tied under the chin, typically worn by women and children
  • 2the metal cover over the engine of a motor vehicle

Using bonnet: Examples

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

  • Example

    She wore a white bonnet with a blue ribbon.

  • Example

    The baby was wearing a pink bonnet.

  • Example

    The car's bonnet was dented in the accident.

  • Example

    He lifted the bonnet to check the engine.

bonnet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bonnet

Phrases with bonnet

  • bonnet head

    a type of shark with a flattened head and a blunt snout

    Example

    The bonnet head is a small species of hammerhead shark.

  • a species of monkey found in India and Sri Lanka

    Example

    The bonnet monkey is known for its distinctive hairstyle.

  • open the hood of a car to check the engine

    Example

    I need to pop the bonnet and see what's wrong with the car.

Origins of bonnet

from Old French 'bonet', meaning 'cloth used as a headdress'

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Summary: bonnet in Brief

The term 'bonnet' [ˈbɑːnɪt] refers to a hat tied under the chin, typically worn by women and children, or the metal cover over the engine of a motor vehicle. Examples include 'She wore a white bonnet with a blue ribbon.' and 'He lifted the bonnet to check the engine.' Other uses include 'bonnet head,' a type of shark, and 'bonnet monkey,' a species of monkey found in India and Sri Lanka.