bonnet
noun
a hat, usually tying under the chin and often framing the face, formerly much worn by women but now worn mostly by children.
bonnets
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pluralof bonnet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Plenty of bees, plenty of bonnets — though, thankfully for the women, no overlap between the two.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
"We definitely have a high heat tolerance, which I think makes our cuisine unique. We have a heavy hand when it comes to seasonings, especially Scotch bonnets, which we add to everything."
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
As the warmer months are now arriving - peak season for both Scotch bonnets and storms - hot sauce manufacturers are keeping their eyes on the weather as well as their profit margins.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
The white women in bonnets still make appearances, but so do performers like Stephen Seals, who portrays James Armistead Lafayette, an enslaved Virginian turned revolutionary spy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
All while wearing smart dresses and fashionable bonnets, of course.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
