1
: something intertwined or arranged in a circular shape: such as
a
: a decorative arrangement of foliage or flowers on a circular base
a Christmas wreath
b
: a band of intertwined flowers or leaves worn as a mark of honor or victory : garland
a laurel wreath
2
: something having a circular or coiling form
a wreath of smoke
Examples of wreath in a Sentence
The President laid a wreath of flowers on the hero's grave.
The ancient Romans awarded laurel wreaths to winners of athletic contests.
Every December, I put a Christmas wreath on my front door.
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A couple of Christmas trees adorn a few rooms, while Santa figurines, wreaths, nutcrackers, and other festive touches are spread throughout.
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
As has been its custom for years, the Raleigh fixture is now a winter wonderland, decked out with thousands of sparkling lights, dazzling ornaments, Christmas trees, regal Nutcrackers, wreaths and festive garlands.
—Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Bow decor is currently trending as Gen Z decks out their houses for Christmas, and the embellishment is being transformed into oversized tree toppers, dainty ornaments, and delicate wreaths alike.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Nov. 2024
Water, wine, wire, sheers, a wire wreath base and greenery foraged from Montalvo’s grounds and the Santa Cruz Mountains will be provided.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
As has been its custom for years, the Raleigh fixture is now a winter wonderland, decked out with thousands of sparkling lights, dazzling ornaments, Christmas trees, regal Nutcrackers, wreaths and festive garlands.
—Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Bow decor is currently trending as Gen Z decks out their houses for Christmas, and the embellishment is being transformed into oversized tree toppers, dainty ornaments, and delicate wreaths alike.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Nov. 2024
Water, wine, wire, sheers, a wire wreath base and greenery foraged from Montalvo’s grounds and the Santa Cruz Mountains will be provided.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Wreath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wreath. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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