bonnet

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a type of hat that you tie under your chin with ribbons.

n. a head covering, typically for women or children, that is secured by ribbons or strings tied under the chin.

“The baby wore a white lace bonnet to protect her head from the sun.”

“In the historical drama, the female characters wore silk bonnets whenever they ventured out into the village streets.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English · Dialect

n. a traditional soft, round woollen hat worn in Scotland.

n. a brimless, outdoor woollen cap traditional to Scotland.

“The old man wore a blue bonnet as part of his traditional outfit.”

“The regiment was easily identified by the specific tilt of their blue bonnets during the parade.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. an extra piece of sailcloth added to the bottom of a sail to catch more wind.

n. an additional strip of canvas laced to the foot of a sail to increase its surface area in light winds.

“The sailors attached a bonnet to the sail to help the ship move faster.”

“With the wind dying down, the crew decided to lace on the bonnet to maintain their speed through the channel.”