as in horn
something shaped like a hollow cone and used as a container
cornets of pastry dough that were baked and later filled with cream
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cornet
Pacho Flores was the agile trumpeter, solid in tone throughout his range, brilliant on the cornet and mellow on the flugelhorn.
—
Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2023
Bands in the 19th century had a wide range of formats and instrumentation, but all-brass ensembles were very common and often known as cornet bands.
—Catherine Baty, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2023
Calling it a trumpet concerto is perhaps a misnomer: the soloist probably spends more time on cornets or flugelhorn than on the trumpet.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2023
Many of the city’s most interesting artists are peppered through the record, from Ben Lamar Gay on cornet to Ayanna Woods and Sen Morimoto providing saxophone arrangements.
—Britt Julious, chicagotribune.com, 27 Aug. 2021
See All Example Sentences for cornet
Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2023
Bands in the 19th century had a wide range of formats and instrumentation, but all-brass ensembles were very common and often known as cornet bands.
—Catherine Baty, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2023
Calling it a trumpet concerto is perhaps a misnomer: the soloist probably spends more time on cornets or flugelhorn than on the trumpet.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2023
Many of the city’s most interesting artists are peppered through the record, from Ben Lamar Gay on cornet to Ayanna Woods and Sen Morimoto providing saxophone arrangements.
—Britt Julious, chicagotribune.com, 27 Aug. 2021
See All Example Sentences for cornet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornet
Noun
-
The suspect almost merged into the victim, who honked their horn, Hernandez said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Turning to the second night of WWE's grandest spectacle, the main event is set to feature Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes locking horns with the legendary John Cena.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
More Southern Grandma Makeup Tips 7 Old-School Beauty Trends That Are Coming Back This Year Choose a Semi-Matte Lipstick While lip gloss has largely remained the favorite tube of the past two decades, a more natural-finish lipstick offers a dose of longer-lasting color and an inherent elegance.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
-
Nasal and sinus congestion, as well as fluid buildup, can block these tubes, keeping them from functioning correctly.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cornet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornet. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share