cornet
|cor/net|
B2
🇺🇸
/kɔːrˈnɛt/
🇬🇧
/kɔːˈnɛt/
small horn
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cornet' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'cornet,' where 'corn' meant 'horn.'
Historical Evolution
'cornet' changed from the Old French word 'cornet' and eventually became the modern English word 'cornet'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small horn,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a brass instrument' and 'a cone-shaped container.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but shorter and wider, with a mellower tone.
He played a beautiful solo on the cornet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45