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ornament

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔːrnəmənt/ · UK /ˈɔːnəmənt/

Forms: ornaments

ornament means: An object added to a place, thing, or person to make it look attractive.

noun

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An object added to a place, thing, or person to make it look attractive.

  • There is a small ornament on the shelf.
  • We hung glass ornaments on the tree.
  • She wore a gold ornament in her hair.

Similar words: decoration, adornment

Common phrases: christmas ornament, glass ornament, garden ornament

verb

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To add things to something to make it look more attractive.

  • Painted flowers ornament the walls.
  • They ornamented the doorway with carved leaves.
  • A row of small stars ornaments the ceiling.

How to use it: ornament something with something (They ornamented the hall with flowers.)

Similar words: decorate, adorn, embellish

Common phrases: ornament something, ornament with flowers, ornament a ceiling

Questions about ornament

What does ornament mean?

An object added to a place, thing, or person to make it look attractive.

What is ornament in other languages?

Türkçe: süs · Español: adorno · Français: décoration · Deutsch: Schmuck · Italiano: decorazione · 日本語: 飾り

How do you pronounce ornament?

In American English /ˈɔːrnəmənt/; in British English /ˈɔːnəmənt/.

How do you use ornament in a sentence?

There is a small ornament on the shelf. We hung glass ornaments on the tree.

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