warbonnet

noun

Definition of warbonnetnext
as in hood

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Recent Examples of warbonnet Love is a War Song follows pop star Avery Fox, who is reeling from a backlash after posing in a Native American warbonnet on the cover of Rolling Stone. — EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Among my People, the Oceti Sakowin (Great Sioux Nation), the warbonnet was only given to those who earned each and every eagle feather through bravery, self-sacrifice and great deeds of valor. — Ruth Hopkins, Teen Vogue, 12 Nov. 2019 This week on the @natgeo Instagram, a swimmer navigates Devil's Eye Spring, meerkats embrace in Botswana, and a mosshead warbonnet peeks its head out of the neck of a bottle. — Steve Winter, National Geographic, 9 Sep. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warbonnet
  1. hood
  2. helmet
  3. bonnet
  4. turban
  5. sombrero
  6. shako
  7. beret
  8. baseball cap
Noun
  • There must have been a hundred of us there, circling the truck, clambering onto its hood, shuffling and shimmying and twerking with abandon.
    — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • At least three cars rested on the right shoulder next to the Williams Street on-ramp and one had serious hood and windshield damage.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of hood
Noun
  • The score was so lopsided by the ninth inning that utility player Kiké Hernández took the mound to finish the game — but without his signature pitching helmet.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Those white helmets will look quite natural for the IMG Academy QB.
    — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • Traces of a silk fabric found near her skull that may have been used as a trim on a hat or bonnet contained metal threads made of pure gold and silver.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Use a blender to puree the tomatoes, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, and half of the onion.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonnet
Noun
  • The artwork introduced tension between Indigenous traditions and Western conventions through the inclusion of Mai’s robe, turban and hand tattoos.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Most Popular Elated, Singh placed the gem on his turban and paraded it through the streets of Lahore for all his subjects to see.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of turban
Noun
  • At a festive press conference, Moreno handed a sombrero to then-skipper Mike Scioscia to wear, then announced that the first order of business was to cut beer prices.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday night, Gastélum was filmed wearing a white sombrero.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sombrero
Noun
  • The exhibit featured photos of Oloyede commanding Florida A&M’s band, along with her uniform jacket and a tall major shako (military-style) hat.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Sutton Foster crochets Hugh Jackman a marching-band shako for the occasion.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of shako
Noun
  • On the other hand, this education leads some to overdress—that hyper-graphic maxi dress paired with a neon pink beret is going to clash with the more subdued, elegant looks that stylish Parisians tend to sport.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, style your early-fall looks with a blazer insert and beret to look instantly more polished.
    — Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of beret
Noun
  • Wearing a baseball cap, Gilman watched practice from the sideline.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • While a tonal beige outfit could read a bit formal, a baseball cap and simple sandals add a layer of casual cool.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of baseball cap

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“Warbonnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warbonnet. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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