bonnet
bonnet Lexical Profile
bonnet Game Scores & Validity
• noun
British The hinged metal canopy covering the engine of a motor vehicle.
"He lifted the bonnet of the car to check the oil levels before the long journey."
A type of hat, typically tied with strings under the chin, worn historically by women and children, or a traditional soft woolen cap worn by men in Scotland.
"The baby looked adorable in her hand-knitted white bonnet."
• verb
To dress, equip, or provide with a bonnet.
"The mother carefully bonneted her infant to protect him from the harsh winter wind."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British English, 'bonnet' refers to the hinged metal cover over a vehicle's engine, whereas American English strictly uses the term 'hood' for this car part.
• Rhymes for bonnet
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'bonet', borrowed from Old French 'bonet' (a type of fabric used for hats), possibly deriving from Late Latin 'abonnis' (a kind of head covering).
Usage Trend
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