wreathnoun [ C ]
uk/riːθ/us/riːθ/plural wreaths uk/riːðz/usan 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.
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Objects & decorations connected with celebrations
- Advent calendar
- balloon
- bauble
- bonbon
- bunting
- Christmas cracker
- Christmas tree
- festoon
- garland
- hamper
- illumination
- jack-o'-lantern
- keepsake
- noisemaker
- party popper
- pennant
- piñata
- souvenir
- streamer
- tinsel
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