coronet

noun

cor·​o·​net ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet How to pronounce coronet (audio)
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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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 Both of these models featured a fold-over clasp with a large Rolex coronet. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024 Its oversized subdials have the exotic-dial look, but the watch’s face is otherwise adorned with only the Rolex coronet and Rolex wordmark. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 Now that Prince Harry is the son of the monarch rather than the son of the heir, a different coronet should be used while the five points of the lapel should be changed to three points, according to Gert's Royals. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for coronet

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French (Middle French couronnette, Old French coronete), from corone, coroune crown entry 1 + -ette, -ete -ette

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of coronet was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Coronet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronet. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

coronet

noun
cor·​o·​net ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet How to pronounce coronet (audio)
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- How to pronounce coronet (audio)
: the lower part of a horse's pastern where the horn terminates in skin

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