sunbonnet

[ suhn-bon-it ]

noun

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

sunbonnet

/ ˈsʌnˌbɒnɪt /

noun

1. 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

Derived Forms

• ˈsunˌbonneted, adjective

Other Words From

• sunbonnet·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunbonnet¹

First recorded in 1815–25; sun + bonnet

Example Sentences

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

Her dress was a beautiful pink and she was swinging a pink sunbonnet by one string.

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

For once I was glad of the privacy of the deep sunbonnet that Mother made me wear to prevent freckling.

From Literature