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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Definition of wreath noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
2 Jun 2024 · wreath (third-person singular simple present wreaths, present participle wreathing, simple past and past participle wreathed) ( transitive ) To place an entwined circle of flowers upon or around something.
