1
: something intertwined or arranged in a circular shape: such as
a
: a decorative arrangement of foliage or flowers on a circular base
a Christmas wreath
b
: a band of intertwined flowers or leaves worn as a mark of honor or victory : garland
a laurel wreath
2
: something having a circular or coiling form
a wreath of smoke
Examples of wreath in a Sentence
The President laid a wreath of flowers on the hero's grave.
The ancient Romans awarded laurel wreaths to winners of athletic contests.
Every December, I put a Christmas wreath on my front door.
Recent Examples on the Web
Another protection against the outdoors that a spring wreath can have is UV protection, which is great for places where the sun will hit the wreath, as this will prevent it from bleaching or changing colors over time.
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Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Museums and historic sites, such as Gadsby’s Tavern and Christ Church, are open throughout the day, and a wreath laying is held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024
The approximately 20 survivors from surrounding Nazi concentration camps gathered to lay wreaths and flowers and to light candles at the Death Wall in Auschwitz, where the Nazis executed thousands of inmates.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2024
Hang up this artificial spring wreath to instantly make your front door more inviting.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Threshold Spring Grass Preserved Lavender Wreath Target is a go-to stop when shopping for wreaths.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
Brazil soccer great Ronaldo, the 1994 and 2002 World Cup winner, was among many to send wreaths.
—Mauricio Savarese, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2024
Head to Amazon to shop more outdoor spring decor, then keep scrolling for twinkling pastel lights, on-sale outdoor pillows, and Easter wreaths.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
Each seasonal wreath features gorgeous florals, Easter eggs, lavender sprigs, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Museums and historic sites, such as Gadsby’s Tavern and Christ Church, are open throughout the day, and a wreath laying is held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024
The approximately 20 survivors from surrounding Nazi concentration camps gathered to lay wreaths and flowers and to light candles at the Death Wall in Auschwitz, where the Nazis executed thousands of inmates.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2024
Hang up this artificial spring wreath to instantly make your front door more inviting.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Threshold Spring Grass Preserved Lavender Wreath Target is a go-to stop when shopping for wreaths.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
Brazil soccer great Ronaldo, the 1994 and 2002 World Cup winner, was among many to send wreaths.
—Mauricio Savarese, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2024
Head to Amazon to shop more outdoor spring decor, then keep scrolling for twinkling pastel lights, on-sale outdoor pillows, and Easter wreaths.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
Each seasonal wreath features gorgeous florals, Easter eggs, lavender sprigs, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
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“Wreath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wreath. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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