plural tonneaus
1
a
: a rear seating compartment of an automobile
also
: the entire seating compartment
b
2
: a shape of watch case or dial resembling a barrel in profile
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There are four models to choose from, with tonneau or round cases ranging from 43 mm to 33 mm, with or without diamonds, priced from $14,800 to $22,900.
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Is the Tonneau Tent that much more convenient than carrying a basic $100 to $600 pickup truck tent and installing a standard tonneau?
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
When lowered, the roof folds neatly under a tonneau behind the car’s two seats.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The magazine re-ran the tonneau testing at 65 miles per hour instead and saw significant gains.
—Bradley Brownell / Jalopnik, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Is the Tonneau Tent that much more convenient than carrying a basic $100 to $600 pickup truck tent and installing a standard tonneau?
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
When lowered, the roof folds neatly under a tonneau behind the car’s two seats.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The magazine re-ran the tonneau testing at 65 miles per hour instead and saw significant gains.
—Bradley Brownell / Jalopnik, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Tonneau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonneau. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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