hood ornament

noun

US
: a small metal figure on the front edge of a car's hood

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The Mercedes-Benz three-star logo is now showcased as a free-standing hood ornament. James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026 Two-tone finishes and an illuminated Mercedes star hood ornament are available as premium add-ons. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026 The Chieftain, with its conic light-up hood ornament, gets washed and drained of fluids as cold weather sets in, then spends several months under a cover in a heated garage. Laura Lane, USA Today, 23 Nov. 2025 In the distance is the pixelated eyeball known as the Sphere, which since its 2023 opening has served as a platform for public art, a billboard for brands like Verizon, an immersive performance venue for bands ranging from U2 to Dead & Company, and a glitzy hood ornament for the city. Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024

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“Hood ornament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hood%20ornament. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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