ornament
AW-nuh-muhnt
Ornament (noun) means a decorative object or detail added to make something more attractive. Example: “The shelf was covered in small glass ornaments.”
noun
1
A decorative object or detail added to make something more attractive.
"The shelf was covered in small glass ornaments."
"They hung fresh ornaments on the Christmas tree."
verb
1
To decorate something.
"The gate was ornamented with intricate ironwork."
How to use ornament
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething decorative, or the act of decorating.
Common pairings
Christmas ornament
ornament the tree
purely ornamental
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Word forms
- Plural
- ornaments
- Third person singular
- ornaments
- Past tense
- ornamented
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Etymology
From Latin ornamentum, "equipment, adornment," from ornare, "to equip, adorn."
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for ornament
lament
ligament
armament
filament
sacrament
testament
firmament
tournament
parliament
temperament
predicament
disarmament
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ornament” mean?
The word “ornament” means a decorative object or detail added to make something more attractive. In plain terms, something decorative, or the act of decorating.
How do you pronounce “ornament”?
“Ornament” is pronounced AW-nuh-muhnt (/ˈɔɹnəmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “ornament” in a sentence?
Here is “ornament” used in a sentence: “The shelf was covered in small glass ornaments.”
What part of speech is “ornament”?
Depending on how it is used, “ornament” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “ornament” come from?
The word “ornament” comes from Latin. From Latin ornamentum, "equipment, adornment," from ornare, "to equip, adorn.".
Is “ornament” a common word?
“Ornament” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “ornament” have?
“Ornament” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a decorative object or detail added to make something more attractive.
