noun
Uncommon
wreath
reeth
Wreath (noun) means a ring-shaped arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other material, used for decoration or as a mark of honour or remembrance. Example: “She hung a wreath of holly on the front door for Christmas.”
noun
1
A ring-shaped arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other material, used for decoration or as a mark of honour or remembrance.
"She hung a wreath of holly on the front door for Christmas."
"Veterans laid a wreath at the war memorial."
2
A curling or coiled shape, such as a ring of smoke.
"A wreath of mist hung over the valley at dawn."
How to use wreath
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA circular decoration, usually made from plants, hung up for holidays or laid down as a tribute.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a Christmas wreath
lay a wreath
a funeral wreath
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Word forms
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She hung a _____ of holly on the front door for Christmas.
Etymology
From Old English wrǣþ, meaning "something twisted or coiled" — a close relative of "writhe".
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Rhymes for wreath
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What does “wreath” mean?
The word “wreath” means a ring-shaped arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other material, used for decoration or as a mark of honour or remembrance. In plain terms, a circular decoration, usually made from plants, hung up for holidays or laid down as a tribute.
How do you pronounce “wreath”?
“Wreath” is pronounced reeth (/ɹiθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wreath” in a sentence?
Here is “wreath” used in a sentence: “She hung a wreath of holly on the front door for Christmas.”
What part of speech is “wreath”?
“Wreath” is a noun.
Where does the word “wreath” come from?
The word “wreath” comes from Old English. From Old English wrǣþ, meaning "something twisted or coiled" — a close relative of "writhe".
Is “wreath” a common word?
“Wreath” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wreath” have?
“Wreath” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a ring-shaped arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other material, used for decoration or as a mark of honour or remembrance.
