bonedome

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Meaning · English

An aviator's protective helmet.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Unlike their USAF brethren with their 'bonedomes', the Australian pilots were only issued WW II type leather helmets. They afforded scant protection.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bonedome” mean?

An aviator's protective helmet.

Is “bonedome” formal or informal?

bonedome is generally slang.