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ORNAMENT definition: 1. an object that is beautiful rather than useful: 2. decoration that is added to increase the…. Learn more.
1. archaic : a useful accessory. 2. a. : something that lends grace, beauty, or festivity. holiday ornaments. b. : a manner or quality that adorns. 3. : one whose virtues or graces add luster to a place or society. 4. : the act of adorning or being adorned. 5. : an embellishing note not belonging to the essential harmony or melody.
An ornament is a decoration. You can also ornament something by making it more beautiful or festive. The most common use of ornament is probably in Christmas ornaments, which decorate a tree.
an object that is beautiful rather than useful: a glass ornament. garden ornaments such as statues and fountains. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. decorations or a decoration. decoration It's time to put away the Christmas decorations. ornamentation The artifacts included a gold bracelet with beaded ornamentation.
Ornament definition: an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part. See examples of ORNAMENT used in a sentence.
An ornament is an attractive object that you display in your home or in your garden. ...a shelf containing a few photographs and ornaments. ...Christmas tree ornaments.
noun. ornaments. Anything serving to adorn; decoration; embellishment; also, a desirable or needed adjunct. Webster's New World. Something or someone regarded as, or merely as, a decorative accessory. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A person considered as a source of pride, honor, or credit.
noun. /ˈɔːnəmənt/ /ˈɔːrnəmənt/ [countable] (especially British English) an object that is used as decoration in a room, garden, etc. rather than for a particular purpose. a glass/silver ornament. (British English, North American English) Christmas tree ornaments. There were a few china ornaments on the shelf above the fireplace.
ORNAMENT definition: an attractive object that is used as a decoration in a home or garden. Learn more.
an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments. a system, category, or style of such objects or features; ornamentation : a book on Gothic ornament.
