bluebonnet

noun

blue·​bon·​net ˈblü-ˌbä-nət 

1

a

: a wide flat round cap of blue wool formerly worn in Scotland

b

: one that wears such a cap

specifically : scot

2

: either of two low-growing annual lupines (Lupinus subcarnosus or L. texensis) of Texas with silky foliage and blue flowers

Examples of bluebonnet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Travel Texas From beaches to bluebonnets, and desert mountains to vineyards, Texas is full of stunning surprises. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025

The park is renowned for its wildflower blooms, including bluebonnets, ocotillo, and desert marigolds, which typically peak in March and April. —Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025

Every spring, seemingly without fail, the fields surrounding the home burst into deep shades of azure, as thousands of bluebonnets bloom. —Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025

In central Texas, the wisdom was when the bluebonnets bloom that’s your go sign. —Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for bluebonnet

• propionate
• sonnet

Kids Definition

bluebonnet

noun

blue·​bon·​net ˈblü-ˌbän-ət 

: a low-growing annual lupine of Texas with silky leaves and blue flowers