sunbonnet

Thân thiện

A little girl wears a sunbonnet while picking flowers in the garden.

Definition

Noun: A large, projecting bonnet designed to shield the face and neck from the sun, typically constructed with a stiff brim and a fabric curtain at the back. It is a type of headwear historically worn by girls and women, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Usage

The word "sunbonnet" is used to refer specifically to this protective, old-fashioned style of hat. It is a countable noun.

Examples

• In the historical photograph, every woman working in the field wore a sunbonnet.
• The little girl's sunbonnet had a wide brim that kept her face completely in the shade.
• She tied the ribbons of her sunbonnet firmly under her chin before going into the garden.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically or in descriptions to evoke a sense of historical period, rural life, or traditional modesty.
  • The novel's heroine, a pioneer woman, was never seen without her trusty sunbonnet.

Variants and Related Words

• Bonnet (noun): A general term for a hat that ties under the chin, of which a sunbonnet is a specific type.
• Sunhat (noun): A modern, broader term for any hat designed to protect from the sun.

Synonyms

• Shade bonnet: A less common synonym emphasizing its function.
• Prairie bonnet: A term sometimes used, particularly in the context of the American frontier.

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but contrasting headwear includes nightcap (worn indoors for warmth) or a visor (which only shades the eyes).

Related Phrases and Idioms

• (As) plain as a sunbonnet: An idiom meaning very simple, ordinary, or unadorned.
  • Her speech was as plain as a sunbonnet, with no fancy words or metaphors.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women