Christmas ornament

noun

: a small ball, figurine, etc., that is hung on a Christmas tree for decoration

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The play has been immortalized on T-shirts – and even a Christmas ornament that went on sale before the holiday. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026 Callahan's of Calabash is the place for nautical gifts, tees, homemade fudge, and Christmas ornaments. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026 Madeline is newer still, having purchased her first kit just over a year ago to stitch Christmas ornaments for her niece. Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026 She’s already taken steps in this direction, peddling jewelry, books, even Christmas ornaments (which, according to Beckman, oddly sell better in blue cities than in red), so why not go bigger with her own line of fragrances, houseewares and skin-care products? Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026 Find jewelry, homewares, Christmas ornaments, gifts, and more at this artisan store, which represents many different craftsmakers and has two locations in town. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026 The Australian parents who received the Christmas ornament after the stillbirth of their son. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026 The Hurricanes, neither good enough nor deep enough in their defensive backfield last season, collected cornerbacks like Christmas ornaments last offseason. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026 It’s known that certain people keep with them—in glove compartments, purses—red, round Christmas ornaments. David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025

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“Christmas ornament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmas%20ornament. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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