wreath

[reeth] / riθ /

NOUN

circular decoration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bouquet garland

STRONG

band bay chaplet circlet coronal coronet crown festoon laurel lei loop ring ringlet

Example Sentences

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Truman, to the surprise of his hosts, placed a wreath on the monument.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Marigold garlands and a wreath were placed on top.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

"We have the cutest little tree, our bed is all covered in little lights, I'd made a home-made wreath," said Mrs Poole.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

The vegetable crudité wreath is then finished off with a store-bought tahini dip drizzled with honey.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

Octavian handed him a bronze badge shaped like a laurel wreath.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan