1. a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but shorter and with a more conical bore
2. a cone-shaped container, especially for holding ice cream or other food
3. a white headdress worn by some nuns
Usage: religious

Examples

• She played the cornet in the school marching band.
• The jazz musician’s cornet solo was beautiful.
• He ordered a vanilla ice cream cornet from the vendor.
• The children enjoyed their cornets filled with strawberry ice cream.
• The nun adjusted her white cornet before entering the chapel.
• His cornet playing improved with daily practice.