bonnet
A bonnet is a type of hat that usually covers your head and often has a ribbon or strings tied under your chin.
You might hear people talk about bonnets when they're talking about old-fashioned clothes. In fact, the term is most commonly used to describe a type of headgear worn by women in the past, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries. Think Jane Austen's characters or historical reenactments – you might see someone wearing a bonnet with lace trim and a little veil. The word can also be used more broadly to refer to any hat or cover for your head, but in everyday conversation, it usually brings up images of vintage styles.
How common is "bonnet"?
Word bonnet is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.
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