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
Dress up your doors, walls or mantels with floral wreaths or garlands.
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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Wayfair’s Easter storefront has loads of decor to choose from, including lifelike flowers, charming bunny figurines, inviting wreaths, and more for up to 33 percent off.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Wayfair has an entire storefront dedicated to all things Easter decor, including wreaths, signs, door decorations, throw pillows, and more, and prices start at just $14.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Charles Cram, a Navy corpsman who was wounded and awarded for his bravery, saluted the epitaph and gently touched the wreath of red, white and blue flowers, as did the others.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Wayfair’s Easter storefront has loads of decor to choose from, including lifelike flowers, charming bunny figurines, inviting wreaths, and more for up to 33 percent off.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Wayfair has an entire storefront dedicated to all things Easter decor, including wreaths, signs, door decorations, throw pillows, and more, and prices start at just $14.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Charles Cram, a Navy corpsman who was wounded and awarded for his bravery, saluted the epitaph and gently touched the wreath of red, white and blue flowers, as did the others.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wreath
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“Wreath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wreath. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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