coronet

/ˈkɒrənet/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌkɔːrəˈnet/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet ˌkär-/ (ame, mw)

coronet — noun

  • coronetsingular
  • coronetsplural

1. a small decorated crown that princes, princesses, and nobles wear to show their

1.名詞C2
釋義

a small decorated crown that princes, princesses, and nobles wear to show their rank, especially at official ceremonies

例句

At the palace ceremony, Princess Eve wore a silver coronet above her dark hair.

wear a coronet at a formal ceremony

Before the service, Michael set the family coronet on a red velvet cushion.

place a coronet on a cushion

同義詞
  • crown

    a broader word for royal headwear and often the main headpiece of a ruler

  • tiara

    usually a jeweled head ornament worn by women, without the rank meaning of coronet

  • circlet

    a literary or formal word for a small circular band, often without noble status

用法筆記

Used mainly for royal or noble dress, not for the main crown of a king or queen. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is a metal sign of rank rather than a wreath-like ornament.

常見錯誤

❌The king wore a coronet at his coronation.
✅The king wore a crown at his coronation.
💡A coronet usually marks rank below the ruler, so it is not the main royal crown.
❌She bought a coronet of roses for the school dance.
✅She bought a flower coronet for the school dance.
💡When the headpiece is made of flowers, English usually means sense 2.

2. a circular ornament worn on the head, often woven from flowers or leaves for a c

2.名詞C2
釋義

a circular ornament worn on the head, often woven from flowers or leaves for a celebration

例句

Putri wore a flower coronet during the spring dance at school.

flower coronet for a celebration

Gita made a daisy coronet and led the children's garden parade.

make a coronet from flowers

同義詞
  • wreath

    a more general circular arrangement that may be worn or displayed, not only on the head

  • garland

    a general decorative chain or band that does not have to be a closed headpiece

  • circlet

    a formal word for a ring-shaped head ornament, often without the flower emphasis

用法筆記

Usually describes a light band of flowers or leaves worn for beauty or ceremony. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense focuses on decorative material, not noble rank.

常見錯誤

❌She pinned the coronet onto her coat.
✅She wore the coronet on her head.
💡A coronet in this sense is headwear, not a badge or brooch.
❌The bride wore a metal coronet of diamonds.
✅The bride wore a flower coronet of white roses.
💡This sense usually refers to a wreath-like ornament made from soft natural materials.