: a small metal figure on the front edge of a car's hood
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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 Here, the Surfer comes off more like the galaxy’s hottest hood ornament, but the gig remains the same.—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025 Garnish for the Gold (27-35) A garnish is so much more than a hood ornament.—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 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