coronet
noun
cor·o·net
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet 
ˌkär-
1
: a small or lesser crown usually signifying a rank below that of a sovereign
2
: a wreath or band for the head usually for wear by women on formal occasions
3
: the lower part of a horse's pastern where the horn terminates in skin see horse illustration
Examples of coronet in a Sentence
the prince wore a small gold coronet to denote his rank
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Lulu, in her signature curly white wig, dunce cap, and exaggeratedly feminine makeup, and Albert, with his bulbous red nose, would entertain with a lively comedy and musical revue; Lulu played the bagpipes, clarinet, saxophone, coronet, and piano, among other instruments.
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April White, JSTOR Daily, 18 Aug. 2025
The brand’s distinctive green banners bearing its yellow coronet logo dominated seemingly every inch of the circuit.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Sophie and Edward's coat of arms featuring two shields under a coronet was stamped on stationery marked Bagshot Park, the royal residence near Windsor Castle where the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh live with their two children, Lady Louise Windsor, 20, and James, Earl of Wessex, 16.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
The lords and ladies in attendance will not wear their red robes and coronets, but business suits and dresses.
—William Booth, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2023
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April White, JSTOR Daily, 18 Aug. 2025
The brand’s distinctive green banners bearing its yellow coronet logo dominated seemingly every inch of the circuit.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Sophie and Edward's coat of arms featuring two shields under a coronet was stamped on stationery marked Bagshot Park, the royal residence near Windsor Castle where the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh live with their two children, Lady Louise Windsor, 20, and James, Earl of Wessex, 16.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
The lords and ladies in attendance will not wear their red robes and coronets, but business suits and dresses.
—William Booth, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2023
See All Example Sentences for coronet
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“Coronet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronet. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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coronet
noun
cor·o·net
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet
ˌkär-
1
: a small crown worn by a noble
2
: an ornamental wreath or band worn around the head
a coronet of flowers
Medical Definition
coronet
noun
cor·o·net
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet, ˌkär-
: the lower part of a horse's pastern where the horn terminates in skin
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