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bonnet

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbɑnɪt/ · UK /ˈbɒnɪt/

bonnet means: The cover at the front of a car that opens to let you reach the engine.

noun

ENGINE COVERB1

The cover at the front of a car that opens to let you reach the engine.

  • Open the bonnet, please.
  • The mechanic looked under the bonnet.
  • Smoke was coming from beneath the car’s bonnet.

Similar words: hood

Common phrases: car bonnet, under the bonnet, open the bonnet

TIED HATB2

A hat that covers the hair and ears and is held in place by ties under the chin.

  • The baby wore a white bonnet.
  • She tied her bonnet under her chin.
  • The women wore long dresses and matching bonnets.

Common phrases: baby bonnet, straw bonnet, wear a bonnet

SCOTTISH CAPC2

A traditional soft wool hat worn by men and boys in Scotland.

  • He wore a tartan bonnet.
  • The dancers adjusted their bonnets before the performance.
  • His woollen bonnet matched his kilt.

Similar words: tam o’ shanter

Common phrases: Scottish bonnet, woollen bonnet, tartan bonnet

METAL COVERC2

A metal cover over a heater, fireplace, or air opening.

  • The heater has a metal bonnet.
  • Remove the bonnet before cleaning the ventilator.
  • The damaged bonnet above the fireplace needs replacing.

Similar words: cowl, cover

Common phrases: heater bonnet, metal bonnet, ventilator bonnet

Questions about bonnet

What does bonnet mean?

The cover at the front of a car that opens to let you reach the engine.

What is bonnet in other languages?

Türkçe: kaput · Español: capó · Français: capot · Deutsch: Motorhaube · Italiano: cofano · 日本語: ボンネット

How do you pronounce bonnet?

In American English /ˈbɑnɪt/; in British English /ˈbɒnɪt/.

How do you use bonnet in a sentence?

Open the bonnet, please. The mechanic looked under the bonnet.

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