Synonyms for
Bonnet
Definition
a type of hat that ties under the chin and has a brim that covers the forehead
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- baby bonnet
- lace bonnet
- straw bonnet
- bonnet strings
- motor car bonnet
- engine bonnet
- hood of a car
Word family
noun bonnet
Usage note
Primarily refers to a type of hat worn by women and children, often tied under the chin. In automotive contexts, 'bonnet' is British English for the hood of a car.
Example sentences
- She wore a bonnet on her head.
- Her grandmother's bonnet was a family heirloom.
- The baby looked cute in her bonnet.
- The sun was shining, so she put on her bonnet.
- The bonnet protected her face from the rain.
Quotes
I was adorned like a bonnet for a cockatoo.
The bonnet is often as important as the dress.
The hat, the bonnet, and the gloves must be chosen with care.