cornet
KAW-niht
Cornet (noun) means a brass instrument similar to, but slightly smaller and mellower than, a trumpet. Example: “She played cornet in the school brass band.”
noun
1
A brass instrument similar to, but slightly smaller and mellower than, a trumpet.
"She played cornet in the school brass band."
2
A cone-shaped pastry shell for holding ice cream, or a paper cone used as a container.
"He bought a cornet of ice cream from the van by the beach."
How to use cornet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small brass instrument, or (mainly British) an ice-cream cone.
UK vs US
In British English "cornet" can mean an ice cream cone; this sense is rare in American English.
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Etymology
From Old French "cornet," a diminutive form ultimately from Latin "cornu" ("horn").
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What does “cornet” mean?
The word “cornet” means a brass instrument similar to, but slightly smaller and mellower than, a trumpet. In plain terms, a small brass instrument, or (mainly British) an ice-cream cone.
How do you pronounce “cornet”?
“Cornet” is pronounced KAW-niht (/kɔɹˈnɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “cornet” in a sentence?
Here is “cornet” used in a sentence: “She played cornet in the school brass band.”
What part of speech is “cornet”?
“Cornet” is a noun.
Where does the word “cornet” come from?
The word “cornet” comes from Latin. From Old French "cornet," a diminutive form ultimately from Latin "cornu" ("horn").
How many meanings does “cornet” have?
“Cornet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a brass instrument similar to, but slightly smaller and mellower than, a trumpet.
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