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   ornament

   noun

   • 1. a thing used or serving to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine: "tables covered with ornaments and books" Similar knick-knacktrinketbaublepiece of bric-a-bracbibelotgewgawgimcrackfurbelowobjetaccessoryinformal:whatnotdingle-dangledoobrydoodahtchotchketsatskedated:folderolarchaic:whim-whamkickshawbijou
   • ▪ decoration added to embellish something: "Gothic buildings notable for their finely detailed ornament" Similar decorationadornmentembellishmentornamentationtrimmingaccessoriesfrillsfripperyfineryenhancementbeautificationgarnishgarnishinggarnishmentgingerbread
   • ▪ a quality or person adding grace, beauty, or honour to something: "sense of humour is an ornament to character"
   • ▪ embellishments made to a melody: "the composer marked the vocal part with many aspirations, accents, and other ornaments"
   • 2. the accessories of worship, such as the altar, chalice, and sacred vessels.

   verb

   • 1. make (something) look more attractive by adding decorative items: "a jewel to ornament your wife's lovely throat"

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘accessory’): from Old French ournement, from Latin ornamentum ‘equipment, ornament’, from ornare ‘adorn’. The verb dates from the early 18th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishORNAMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ornamentOrnament Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ornamentOrnament - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishORNAMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of ornament as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how ornament can refer to decorations, jewellery, music, or beauty.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryORNAMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of ornament as a noun and a verb, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and related words for ornament in the Cambridge Dictionary.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › ornamentOrnament - definition of ornament by The Free Dictionary

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   Ornament is something that decorates or adorns, or a person or thing that adds to the credit or glory of something. Find out the origin, usage, and synonyms of ornament in different contexts and fields.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › ornamentornament - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Oct 4, 2024 · Learn the definition, etymology, pronunciation, and usage of the word ornament in English and other languages. Ornament can be a noun meaning an element of decoration or a verb meaning to decorate or add to something.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › ornamentORNAMENT Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of ornament – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    ORNAMENT definition: an attractive object that is used as a decoration in a home or garden. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishornament noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word ornament, which can be a decorative object, a piece of jewelry or a musical feature. See pictures and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.