wreath
noun
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plural wreaths\ ˈrēt͟hz
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Definition of wreath
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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The next morning, the Breakers will visit Arlington National Cemetery, where four players will be granted the privilege to participate in the wreath laying ceremony. — Andrew Turner, Daily Pilot, "High School Football Preview: Laguna Beach hopes to continue recent success," 17 Aug. 2019 The festivities start with a wreath laying ceremony at Daley Plaza (at Dearborn and Washington streets) and will then make its way down State Street starting at Lake Street. — Shelbie Lynn Bostedt, RedEye Chicago, "Chicago festivals this weekend: May 25-31," 28 May 2017 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a wreath-laying ceremony at a WWII memorial in the far-eastern Russian port of Vladivostok. — Yoonjung Seo, CNN, "North Korea says launch was a 'warning' to South Korea," 25 July 2019 On his head was both a laurel wreath and a golden crown held by a slave, who was also given the task of whispering into the general’s ear reminders of his mortality. — Andrea Frediani, National Geographic, "Julius Caesar came. He saw. He conquered. Here's how Rome celebrated.," 10 July 2019 Traditions include weaving wreaths and crowns, eating herring and strawberries, doing a traditional frog dance, singing songs, and decorating the maypole. — Andrea Reiher, refinery29.com, "What Does Midsommar Actually Mean? (You Know, Beyond The Obvious)," 3 July 2019 One of Terrell's previous projects was a striking series of photos of African American men wearing flowers as wreaths and decorative objects. — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit artists get 'life-changing' $25k grants through Kresge Arts," 19 June 2019 The Associated Press reports that Amazon will also offer Douglas firs and Norfolk Island pines as well as real wreaths and red Aglaonema plants in Christmas wrap. — Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, "You Can Buy Your Real Christmas Tree From Amazon This Year," 12 Sep. 2018 Fellow protesters and mourners erected a shrine in his honor, laying wreaths and origami flowers near the site of his death. — Time Staff, Time, "Another Hong Kong Protester Fell to Her Death After Leaving a Message for the Government," 5 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wreath.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for wreath
wreath
noun
English Language Learners Definition of wreath
: an arrangement of leaves or flowers in the shape of a circle that is worn or placed as a sign of honor or victory
: an arrangement of leaves, flowers, fruits, etc., in the shape of a circle that is used for decoration
literary
: something that is shaped like a circle
See the full definition for wreath in the English Language Learners Dictionary
wreath
noun
\ ˈrēth
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plural wreaths\ ˈrēt͟hz , ˈrēths \
Kids Definition of wreath
: something twisted or woven into a circular shape
a wreath of flowers a wreath of smoke
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