garland
Garland (noun) means a decorative ring or chain of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn or hung as a decoration. Example: “Guests were welcomed with a garland of fresh flowers.”
How to use garland
Learner’s notesWord forms
garlanded past tense, garlands plural, Garlands plural, garlands singular
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Guests were welcomed with a _____ of fresh flowers.
Etymology
From Old French garlande, related to a Frankish word meaning "to adorn."
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Rhymes for garland
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What does “garland” mean?
The word “garland” means a decorative ring or chain of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn or hung as a decoration.
How do you pronounce “garland”?
“Garland” is pronounced GAH-luhnd (/ˈɡɑɹ.lənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “garland” in a sentence?
Here is “garland” used in a sentence: “Guests were welcomed with a garland of fresh flowers.”
What part of speech is “garland”?
Depending on how it is used, “garland” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “garland” come from?
The word “garland” comes from Old French. From Old French garlande, related to a Frankish word meaning "to adorn.".
Is “garland” a common word?
“Garland” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “garland” have?
“Garland” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a decorative ring or chain of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn or hung as a decoration.