cornet
UK: ˈkɔːnɪt | US: kɔːrˈnet
n. a small brass instrument similar to a trumpet but with a more compact shape and mellower tone
n. a cone-shaped wafer or container, especially for holding ice cream
cornet = corn<horn> + et<diminutive suffix>
- corn<horn>: From Latin cornu (horn), referring to the instrument's horn-like shape or sound.
- et<diminutive suffix>: A French diminutive suffix indicating "small" or "little," giving the sense of a smaller or refined version.
Etymology Origin:
The word "cornet" traces back to Latin cornu (horn), reflecting its original association with horn-shaped instruments. The French suffix -et was added to denote a smaller or more delicate variant, leading to its modern usage for both the musical instrument and the cone-shaped container. The dual meanings highlight the word's evolution from shape-based descriptions to functional objects.
The musician played a lively tune on his cornet during the parade.
She handed me a cornet filled with vanilla ice cream.
The cornet's mellow tone blended beautifully with the orchestra.
He collects antique brass cornets from the 19th century.
The ice cream shop offers waffle cornets for an extra crunch.