coronet

noun

cor·​o·​net ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet 

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

Synonyms

• chaplet
• coronal
• coronel
• crown
• diadem

Examples of coronet in a Sentence

the prince wore a small gold coronet to denote his rank

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Sophie and Edward's coat of arms featuring two shields under a coronet was stamped on stationery marked Bagshot Park, the royal residence near Windsor Castle where the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh live with their two children, Lady Louise Windsor, 20, and James, Earl of Wessex, 16. —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024

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

Kids Definition

coronet

noun

cor·​o·​net ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet 

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- 

: the lower part of a horse's pastern where the horn terminates in skin