tonette

[ toh-net ]

noun

1. a small end-blown flute of simple construction and narrow range.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tonette¹

First recorded in 1935–40; tone + -ette

Example Sentences

My wife Tonette was at work early that morning and she called while I was getting our sons ready for school.

From Washington Times

Along with his sister, he is survived by his wife, Stephanie Buckner; his son, Oris Buckner IV; his daughter, Amiya Lewis; his stepson, Ronnie Gilmore; his stepdaughters, Stephanie Powell and Tonette Vasquez; and several grandchildren.

From New York Times

Delays in all sorts of preventive care will mean higher financial costs to patients and the system, says Tonette Krousel-Wood, president of the American College of Preventive Medicine.

From New York Times

“You have kids who have the potential to catch up relatively easy — I mean, before Christmas,” said Tonette McQueen, Zion’s summer teacher.

From New York Times

He described a group of five couples that he and his wife, Tonette, have known since they were young parents in Wauwatosa, a Milwaukee suburb.

From New York Times