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- Dictionarywreath/riːθ/
noun
- 1. an arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring and used for decoration or for laying on a grave: "the Queen laid a wreath at the Cenotaph"
- 2. a curl or ring of smoke or cloud: "wreaths of mist swirled up into the cold air"
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an arrangement of flowers and leaves in a circular shape, used as a decoration or as a sign of respect and remembrance for a person who has died: a holly / laurel wreath. The bride wore a veil with a wreath of silk flowers. There were two large wreaths on the coffin. The president ended his visit by laying a wreath at the war memorial. Compare.
The meaning of WREATH is something intertwined or arranged in a circular shape. How to use wreath in a sentence.
Wreath definition: a circular band of flowers, foliage, or any ornamental work, for adorning the head or for any decorative purpose; a garland or chaplet.. See examples of WREATH used in a sentence.
A wreath ( / riːθ /) is an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs, or various materials that is constructed to form a ring shape. [1] In English-speaking countries, wreaths are used typically as household ornaments, most commonly as an Advent and Christmas decoration.
A wreath is an arrangement of flowers and leaves, usually in the shape of a circle, which you put on a grave or by a statue to show that you remember a person who has died or people who have died. The coffin lying before the altar was bare, except for a single wreath of white roses.
an arrangement of flowers and leaves in a circular shape, used as a decoration or as a sign of respect and remembrance for a person who has died: a holly / laurel wreath. The bride wore a veil with a wreath of silk flowers. There were two large wreaths on the coffin. The president ended his visit by laying a wreath at the war memorial. Compare.
1. a. A ring or circlet of freshly cut or dried flowers, boughs, or leaves worn on the head, placed on a memorial, or hung as a decoration. b. A similar ornamental ring made of wood, plastic, or other materials. 2. A curling or circular form: a wreath of smoke.
Definitions of wreath. noun. flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes. synonyms: chaplet, coronal, garland, lei. see more. Pronunciation. US. /riθ/. UK.
Definition of wreath noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1 an arrangement of flowers and leaves, especially in the shape of a circle, placed on graves, etc. as a sign of respect for someone who has died The president laid a wreath at the war memorial.
