bonnet

Meanings

• noun

  A type of headwear, typically round and often with a brim and often having a hole for the head to fit through.

  - "She wore a sunbonnet to protect herself from the sun."
  - "The baby looked cute in his little red bonnet."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈbɑn.ɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

tam o'shanter , hood

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bonnet
knot , mop , pot , scot

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Variants

List of all variants of bonnet that leads to same result
bonnet , bonnets , bonneted , bonneting , Bonnet , Georges Bonnet , Georges-Étienne Bonnet , Scotch bonnet , Scotch bonnets , have a bee in her bonnet , have a bee in his bonnet , have a bee in one's bonnet , have a bee in their bonnet , bee , bee in her bonnet , bee in his bonnet , bee in its bonnet , bee in my bonnet , bee in one's bonnet , bee in our bonnet , bee in our bonnets , bee in their bonnet , bee in their bonnets , bee in your bonnet , bee in your bonnets , beelike , bees , bees in one's bonnet , glengarries , glengarry , glengarry bonnet

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Etymology

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Originally from Middle English bunet, from Old North French bonnet, from bon 'good'.

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Trivia

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1. Bonnets were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly among women in Europe and North America.

2. The first known use of the word 'bonnet' in English was in the late 15th century.

3. In some cultures, wearing a bonnet is considered a sign of respect or mourning.

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Related Concepts

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1. headgear: A category of clothing worn on the head, including hats, caps, and turbans.

2. headwear: Clothing or accessories worn on the head, including hats, caps, scarves, and wigs.

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Culture

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In literature, the bonnet is often used as a symbol of femininity and modesty. In art, bonnets have been depicted in various forms throughout history, from simple straw hats to elaborate silk headpieces.

How to Memorize "bonnet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a round hat with a brim and a hole for the head to fit through. Visualize the different materials and colors that bonnets can come in, such as straw, felt, or silk.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bonnet' with femininity and modesty. Think of images of women wearing bonnets in the past, such as in paintings or photographs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Buns On Nobbly Tops' to remember that a bonnet is a type of headwear.

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