sunbonnet

American

[suhn-bon-it] / ˈsʌnˌbɒn ɪt /

noun

a bonnet with a large brim shading the face and sometimes a piece projecting over the neck, worn by women and children.

sunbonnet British

/ ˈsʌnˌbɒnɪt /

noun

a hat that shades the face and neck from the sun, esp one made of cotton with a projecting brim now worn esp by babies

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Other Word Forms

sunbonneted adjective

Etymology

Origin of sunbonnet

First recorded in 1815–25; sun + bonnet

Example Sentences

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Mrs. Mull poked her pointy face out from under the brim of her yellow sunbonnet.

From Literature

Once this infant phenom was discovered, she was put in a gingham dress and sunbonnet to sing on a circuit of local weddings and Methodist church socials.

From Los Angeles Times

When their curls were done, Ma tied their sunbonnets under their chins.

From Literature

She moved slowly and solemnly toward the podium, placed an old sunbonnet at her feet, and turned toward Gage for permission to speak.

From Literature

Her husband was furious when he saw her draping the veil over her sunbonnet.

From Literature

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